Maria Isabel is a favorite Filipino noodle dish known for its wonderful blend of flavors and textures. This recipe uses chicken as the protein source, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal. With a mix of vegetables, noodles, and aromatic sauces, this dish captures the essence of Filipino comfort food.
Maria Isabel with Chicken Recipe
Maria Isabel is a delicious Filipino noodle dish typically made with stir-fried noodles, vegetables, and a protein of your choice. This simple recipe features tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and rice noodles, all cooked to perfection and seasoned with savory sauces for an authentic taste of Filipino cuisine.
Equipment
- pot
- wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 200g rice noodles
- boneless chicken
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- ginger
- soy sauce
- oyster sauce
- fish sauce
- black pepper
- bell pper
- salt
- cabbage
- lemon wedges
- green onions
Instructions
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water until they become pliable, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.Add minced garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the sliced chicken to the pan. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown.
- Add julienned carrots, sliced bell pepper, and thinly sliced cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are slightly tender yet still crisp.peppers
- Add the soaked and drained rice noodles to the pan. Toss everything together until the noodles are well combined with the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce over the noodle mixture. Sprinkle black pepper. Stir well to ensure even coating and cooking.
- Continue cooking for a few more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the noodles to absorb the sauces. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the Maria Isabel with chicken to serving plates or a large platter.Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve hot, accompanied by lemon wedges on the side. Squeeze lemon juice over the noodles before eating for an extra burst of flavor.
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Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference. Other popular choices include snow peas, bean sprouts, and broccoli.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. Some prefer a slightly salty Maria Isabel, so you can add more soy sauce if desired.
- You can add a touch of spice by incorporating chopped chili peppers or a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 600g
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