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Bami Goreng — traditional dish from Jakarta, Indonesia
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪24gProtein
🌾58gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🫘 Soy

Bami Goreng

How to order / say it
Say it Bami Goreng — [BAH-mi go-RENG]
Order I'd like the bami goreng, please.
Locally Ik wil graag de bami goreng, alstublieft.
Say locally

Fried noodle dish with vegetables, often served with meat or shrimp.

Why try it?

Bami Goreng showcases the strong Indonesian influence in Rotterdam's cuisine, reflecting the city’s colonial history and love for bold, spicy flavors. It's a testament to the multicultural dining scene in Rotterdam.

How it tastes

Savory and aromatic, the noodles are stir-fried with a variety of vegetables and spices. It has a balance of salty and sweet flavors, often with a hint of spice from chilies, and is enriched by the umami of soy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Introduced to the Netherlands by Indonesian immigrants, Bami Goreng became part of Dutch-Indonesian cuisine in the 20th century. It gained popularity due to its flavorful taste and easy adaptation to local tastes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g egg noodles
  • 🥩 200 g chicken breast
  • 🥣 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 🥕 1 carrot
  • 🥕 100 g cabbage
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 red chili

Method

  1. 1 Boil noodles until just cooked, drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Stir-fry chopped chicken until cooked, remove.
  3. 3 Fry garlic, onion, carrot, and cabbage in the same pan.
  4. 4 Add noodles, chicken, soy sauce, and chili, stir well.

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