Low Sodium Mie Gacoan
Low Sodium Mie Gacoan is a healthier twist on the beloved Indonesian street food classic, perfect for those seeking bold, spicy flavors with less sodium. This dish features al dente egg noodles tossed with tender stir-fried chicken breast, crisp vegetables like carrots and cabbage, and aromatic spices like garlic, white pepper, and coriander. A flavorful yet balanced sauce made with low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil creates a savory base, while fresh lime juice adds a zesty finish. Topped with vibrant cilantro and green onions, this 30-minute stir-fry recipe is a quick, nutritious meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Ideal for spice lovers, this low sodium noodle dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Mie (egg noodles)
- 150 grams Chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Red chili peppers, sliced
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 100 grams Cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 sliced Fresh lime
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the mie (egg noodles) and cook until al dente, approximately 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red chili peppers, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to high and add the sliced chicken breast. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the cabbage, carrot, and half of the chopped green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Reduce heat to medium and add the cooked noodles to the pan, tossing them with the chicken and vegetables.
Pour in the low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, tossing everything together until well coated.
Sprinkle the white pepper and coriander powder over the noodles, mixing thoroughly.
Remove the pan from heat and squeeze half of the fresh lime over the noodles for extra zest.
Serve the low sodium mie gacoan hot, garnished with remaining green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime slices on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.3 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1846 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2444 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
