Noodle and Vegetable Appetizer
4 servings
60 minutes
Noodle and vegetable appetizer is a harmony of freshness and rich flavor inspired by Dutch culinary tradition. Dutch cuisine is known for its nutritious and simple dishes that value the balance of textures and aromas. This recipe combines tender chicken meat, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a light yet rich dish. The uniqueness of the appetizer lies in the portioned ingredients that allow each guest to create their perfect flavor mix. The noodles absorb the aroma of the clear broth while fresh vegetables and egg pancakes add color and textural richness to the dish. The appetizer is not only nutritious but also versatile — it is perfect for a light lunch or friendly gatherings where everyone can customize the taste to their liking.
1
Boil the chicken, skimming off the foam to get a clear broth. Remove the chicken, cool it down, tear it into pieces, and place it in a bowl.
- Chicken: 0.5 piece
2
Slice cucumbers thinly, add salt, paprika, and a clove of garlic. Heat sunflower oil in a pan and pour it over the cucumbers. Mix and add finely chopped cilantro. Transfer everything to a bowl.
- Garlic: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Paprika: to taste
- Coriander: to taste
3
Peel the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes (I don't season them). Also, transfer them to a bowl.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Chop the cabbage finely, add a little salt, and put it in the pan. Sauté until half-cooked and add soy sauce, then sauté a bit more. Transfer to a bowl.
- White cabbage: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Soy sauce: to taste
5
Add salt, a tablespoon of vegetable oil to the eggs, and whisk. Bake the egg pancakes, the thinner the better. Then roll the pancakes into a roll and cut them into about 1 cm pieces as shown in the photo.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
6
Boil the spaghetti, drain it in a colander, and rinse under cold water. Divide into portions and transfer to bowls.
- Spaghetti: to taste
7
Pour 1-2 ladles of broth into the noodles in portions. Serve to guests—they will add all the ingredients they want: cucumbers, tomatoes, etc. Everything is mixed, and voila :) Serve soy sauce separately instead of salt.
- Soy sauce: to taste