Ilocos Miki Noodle Soup Recipe
Ilocos Miki is a Filipino noodle soup popular in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. Made with fresh egg noodles, chicken meat and broth, garlic, onions and an array of soup toppings, Ilocos Miki is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for any occasion. Grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Comfort in a Bowl: Homestyle Ilocos Miki
Comfort food comes in many forms, but nothing quite compares to a steaming bowl of Ilocos Miki. As you slurp up hearty spoonfuls of this Ilocano noodle soup, memories of home and family wash over you.The aroma of garlic, onions and chicken broth fills the air, as tender egg noodles swim in a sea of rich broth, topped with crunchy chicharon, toasted garlic, green onions and sliced eggs. With each bite, you are transported to the kitchens of Ilocos, where miki is lovingly prepared in the same way generation after generation.This dish is simplicity at its finest – basic ingredients coming together to create a flavor that nourishes the body and soul. Make yourself a bowl of miki and find solace in its familiar warmth.
Ingredients You'll Need for Ilocos Miki
To make Ilocos miki at home, you will need the following ingredients:
- Miki Noodles – Use a package of pre-made egg noodles.
- Chicken breast – Boiled chicken meat. Shredded when cooked.
- Chicken broth/Water – The base of the soup.
- Garlic, Onion, Spring Onions – For added flavor and aroma
- Atsuete Oil – This is for the orange colored soup
- Fish Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Chicken Cube, Chicken Powder, Salt
- Eggs, Chicharon, Toasted Garlic – For toppings
Conclusion
With a few basic ingredients and some simple techniques, you can make a delicious pot of Ilocos miki right in your own kitchen. This hearty noodle soup is the perfect dish to make for family or friends, or to enjoy all on your own. The combination of chewy egg noodles, savory broth, crispy garlic and chicharon, and tender chicken meat will satisfy your craving for comfort food. Making Ilocos miki at home allows you to customize the flavors to your own tastes. Add more garlic and chili for extra spice, garnish generously with spring onions and calamansi. However you choose to prepare it, homemade Ilocos miki is always nourishing for the body and soul. Now that you have the recipe, gather your ingredients and get cooking – your bowl of delicious Ilocos miki awaits!
Can I add toppings?
Yes. You can add toppings like egg, chicharon, spring onion, and toasted garlic. You can also add calamansi juice to add citrusy flavor.
What is the base of the soup?
The most popular soup base of this dish is chicken. You can also try other soup base like pork or beef.
Ilocos Miki Noodle Soup
Course: Main, SoupCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: MediumServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesTotal time
40
minutesIlocos Miki is a hearty and comforting Filipino noodle soup popular in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. Made with fresh egg noodles, chicken meat and broth, topped with chicharon bits, spring onions, toasted garlic, and calamansi.
Ingredients
500g Miki Noodles
500g Chicken Breast
1 Large Garlic
1 Large Onion
3-4 Tbsp. Atsuete Oil
2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
1 Tbsp. Ground Black Pepper
Chicken Broth / Water
1 pc. Chicken Cube
2 Tbsp. Chicken Powder
Spring Onions
Toasted Garlic
Chicharon Bits
Hard Boiled Eggs
Calamansi
Directions
- Put chicken breast in a pot and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Let the chicken meat cool down and shred the meat. Save the broth.
- Saute onions and garlic in atsuete oil together with the shredded chicken.
- Add fish sauce and ground black pepper and saute for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add more water if needed.
- Add chicken cube.
- Add the miki noodles and cook for a few minutes.
- You may also add chicken powder to add more umami taste.
- Top your Ilocos Miki Noodle Soup with spring onions, calamansi, chicharon bits, toasted garlic, and hard boiled eggs.
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