Indonesian Chicken & Mushroom Noodles Recipe

Indonesia is one of the most diverse cultures in the world. Number of ethnic communities abode in thousands of islands in the archipelago. This diversity has brought along many regional cuisines which show a big influence from India, Malaysia, China and as far as Europe. Some of the dishes from Indonesia include Satay, Beef Rendang, Nasi Goreng, Papeda, Babi Panggang, Mei Goreng etc. The ingredients used in Indonesian cuisine include rice & noodles along with various meats, fish, soy based products, coconut, peanuts, spices such as black pepper, lemon grass, turmeric, pandan, galangal, cinnamon etc. All kinds of vegetables are used to make broths served along with meals.

For today’s recipe I made Indonesian style noodles with Chicken & Mushroom. The chicken and mushroom is cooked separately and topped over the noodles for serving. The cooking utilizes soy sauce, fish sauce and oyster sauce. The noodles can also be served with some vegetable or chicken broth. You would enjoy this Indonesian taste which can be made quickly in your own kitchen. Just use this Indonesian Chicken & Mushroom Noodles Recipe.
Ingredients (serves 4)

Oil – 2 tbsp
Garlic – 1 tsp (chopped)
Onion – 1/2 cup (chopped)
Chicken – 2 breasts (cut in bite sized pieces)
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Mushroom – 200 gms
Soy sauce – 1 tsp
Oyster sauce – 1/2 tsp
Fish sauce – 1/2 tsp
Noodles – 200 gms
Sesame oil – 2 tsp
Spring onions for garnishing

Indonesian Chicken & Mushroom Noodles Recipe

Heat oil in a pan.
Add onion and garlic and fry till onions are translucent.
Add chicken, salt and black pepper powder and fry for about 3 minutes.
Add mushroom and fry for another minute.
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Keep aside.
Heat about 1 lt. water in a pan, when it comes to a boil, add noodles and cook till done.
Drain the water, add sesame oil in the noodles and mix well.
Take noodles in a serving bowl, top it with chicken & mushroom preparation.
Garnish with spring onions.

Note: You can also add some fresh chicken broth in the noodles while serving.

Laos Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Distinct from other Southeast Asian cuisines, Laos’s cuisine, known as Lao cuisine, is quite unique. It is marked with abundant usage of sticky rice along with other important ingredients such as lemongrass, fish sauce, soy sauce, galangal, and kaffir lime. Fruit arrangements are also common in Laos and most dishes include a plate of freshly cut fruits, such as watermelons, papayas, litchis, pineapples, jackfruits, bananas, etc. Some of the common dishes in Laos are Larb (minced meat salad), Green Papaya Salad (which I have made today), Sai Kok (lumpy pork sausage), Yaw Jeun (fried spring rolls), Kaeng galee (Lao curry), Tom Yum (soup), Khao Niao (steamed sticky rice), etc.

Green Papaya Salad, as the name suggests, is made with raw papaya (green in color). In Laos, it is known as Tam Som or Tam Mak Hoong. It has a unique taste – it is spicy, sour, sweet, and salty at the same time. Although it originated in Laos, it is also commonly served in other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. It is pretty easy to make this salad at home; here is a step-by-step Green Papaya Salad Recipe for you.

Ingredients (serves 2 to 3)

For Salad

Raw Papaya – 300 gm (Julienne – cut into long thin stripes)
Carrot – 1 (Julienne)
Bean Sprouts – 1 cup
French Beans – 5 to 6 (Cut in 1-inch pieces)

For Dressing

Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
Fish Sauce – 1 tsp
Soy Sauce – 1 tsp
Red Chili – 2 (Chopped)
Garlic – 5 to 6 cloves (Chopped)
Honey – 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

For Garnishing

Peanuts – 1/2 cup
Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp

Green Papaya Salad Recipe

Dry roast peanuts in a pan, crush them, and keep them aside.
Mix raw papaya, carrot, bean sprouts, and French beans in a bowl and keep them aside.
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, red chili, garlic, honey, and salt in another bowl.
Pour the salad mixture into the bowl and toss it well.

Sprinkle dry-roasted peanuts and fresh coriander leaves.
Serve fresh salad.