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Nutritional Values
480kcal
20gProtein
65gCarbs
18gFat
5gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🫘 Soy
🥚 Eggs
Bakmi Jawa
How to order / say it
Say it
Bakmi Jawa — [bahk-mee jaw-wah]
Order
I'll have Bakmi Jawa, please.
Locally
Saya pesan Bakmi Jawa, ya.
Say locally
A savory noodle dish traditionally cooked over charcoal.
Why try it?
Bakmi Jawa is a staple of Yogyakarta's street food scene, appreciated for its comforting flavors and traditional charcoal-cooked aroma. It's a dish that exemplifies the warmth and simplicity of Javanese cuisine.
How it tastes
The noodles are firm yet tender, carrying a light soy sauce infusion. Accompanied by chicken, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, it's often garnished with fried onions and celery.
Origin & History — first documented: 1930
Introduced in the early 20th century, Bakmi Jawa became popular as more Chinese migrants settled in Java, blending their culinary techniques with local spices and preparation methods.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g egg noodles
- 🥩 150 g chicken
- 🥣 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 🥕 100 g cabbage
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Boil noodles until al dente.
- 2 Stir-fry garlic and chicken until cooked.
- 3 Add noodles and vegetables, seasoning with soy sauce.
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