
Love instant mami? Here’s a healthier take on a merienda favorite without the preservatives.

Homemade Instant Mami Recipe
Here’s a healthier version of everyone’s favorite bowl of comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Resting Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 5
Ingredients
Homemade Instant Mami Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup canola oil or any mild-flavored vegetable oil
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 stalk Lemongrass (white part only), chopped very finely
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 chicken thigh fillets (about 300 grams)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 white onion thinly sliced
- 1 carrot (about 170 grams), cut into thin matchsticks
- 1/2 head cabbage (about 200 grams), thinly sliced
- sea salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- canola oil for cooking chicken
- 200 Grams egg noodles prepared according to package directions
- 10 stalks green onions white and light green parts, chopped
- 4 sprigs cilantro leaves only
Instructions
- Make the seasoning oil: Place canola oil, garlic, lemongrass, grated ginger, chili flakes, and sesame oil in a skillet and mix well. Place over low heat and cook until sizzling. Cook for about 1 minute or until garlic turns light tan in color but is not toasted. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and let cool for a few minutes. Add soy sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- Make the marinade: Mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the broth: Bring stock to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer; add sliced onions, carrots, and cabbage. Simmer until vegetables are just cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Remove from heat.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a couple of swirls of oil. When hot, lay marinated chicken in pan, being careful not to overcrowd it. Pan-fry chicken until done. Set aside to cool slightly. Slice chicken into strips.
- Arrange noodles in bowls. Top with sliced chicken, green onions, and cilantro leaves. Pour in hot broth and add vegetables. Serve with seasoning oil on the side.
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