Soy-Free Mie Gacoan

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Soy-Free Mie Gacoan, a tantalizing twist on the Indonesian street food favorite. This recipe swaps soy sauce for a zesty blend of lime juice and fish sauce, making it perfect for those avoiding soy. Tender rice noodles soak up the savory-sweet flavors of coconut sugar, while juicy chicken strips, crisp carrots, and vibrant red bell peppers add a medley of textures. Enhanced with the fiery kick of red chili peppers and the aromatic trio of garlic, ginger, and fresh coriander, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes. Perfectly balanced and bursting with bold flavors, it’s an irresistible option for anyone looking for a soy-free, gluten-free noodle dish packed with spice and freshness.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams rice noodles
• 300 grams chicken breast
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 3 pieces red chili peppers
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cup coriander leaves

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the rice noodles in a large bowl of warm water for about 15 minutes, until they are soft but not mushy. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Thinly slice the chicken breast into strips and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Julienne the carrots and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the red chili peppers thinly; remove seeds for a milder taste.

Step 4

In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, ginger, and sliced chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the chicken strips to the wok. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 7

Add the julienned carrots and bell pepper to the wok, and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, and coconut sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 9

Add the softened rice noodles to the wok, pouring the lime juice mixture over the top.

Step 10

Toss everything together carefully to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and the ingredients are well mixed. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 12

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot, distributing equally among four bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1225.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1322.0

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.5g
Cholesterol 258mg	0%
Sodium 7045.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 99.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.9mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 2174.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 44.4%