Description
A gentle soup noodle dish using 'Ji Si Mian' (a traditional Taiwanese instant noodle where somen-like thin noodles are fried in pork fat), simmered with an egg and scallions.
Restaurants serving Ji Si Mian (Chicken Thread Noodles)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Ji Si Mian(Ultra-thin fried noodles)
- Egg
- Fried shallots
- Scallions
- Bonito broth
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare the star 'Ji Si Mian'. These aren't noodles made of chicken, but 'wheat noodles fried brown and thin like chicken threads'.
- Boil pork bone broth (or bonito broth) in a small pot.
- Drop the Ji Si Mian directly into the boiling soup. Being pre-fried, it softens in dozens of seconds just with hot water.
- Crack a raw egg over the noodles, add chopped scallions and You Cong Su (fried shallots).
- Season with salt and a little white pepper. The savory aroma and umami of pork fat from the noodles dissolve into the soup, creating a supreme flavor.
- Once the egg is soft-boiled, transfer to a bowl.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fried shallot and pork fat aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Chicken Ramen (texture differs)
Pairing
Tea or light cold dishes
Trivia
[For Everyone] The pioneer of instant ramen in Taiwan. Named because it 'looks like finely shredded chicken (Ji Si)'. Gentle on the stomach and savory, hugely popular among women as a late-night snack or light breakfast.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since the ultra-thin noodles absorb soup easily, break the soft-boiled egg, coat the noodles in the yolk, and slurp instantly before they get soggy!
Allergen
Wheat, Egg, Sesame