COPPER🇸🇷 Suriname
Bami recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Suriname with this bami!
Ingredients
- 400 g egg noodles
- 300 g chicken breast
- 1 carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp garlic
- 2 green onions
How to make Bami
- Prepare all ingredients: chop 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 carrot, and 1 bell pepper; dice 300 g of chicken breast; measure 400 g of egg noodles and 4 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- Cook 400 g of egg noodles in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until al dente, then drain them and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute; add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté with the onion for another minute until fragrant.
- Add 300 g of diced chicken breast to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the sliced carrot and bell pepper; cook for about 4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
- Add the cooked egg noodles into the pan; pour in 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and toss everything together well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are heated through and well combined.
- Slice 2 green onions thinly for garnish and sprinkle over the dish before serving hot.
What is Bami?
Bami is a traditional dish from Suriname, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around egg noodles, chicken breast and soy sauce. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Bami take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on egg noodles. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 5 minutes.
Any tips for making Bami?
Use high heat when frying for better texture.
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