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Chicken Yock Noodles (Yock A Mein)

by Caroline Sciberras
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Since I’m a big fan of soups, there is a soup from the south of the USA that is little known in Europe. In New Orleans this is mainly considered a hangover breakfast there. It’s the Yock or Chicken Yock a Mein. Never heard of it? I find these Chicken Yock Noodles, as being the perfect mix in between a ramen and a soup, the fusion between the warmth of the Creole flavors and the Asian style ramen.

Don’t want chicken in your YOCK? No problem you can just use any meat!

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Yields: 4 portion
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total: 40 mins


What is the Chicken Yok Noodles?

If you take a look into the chicken yok a mein bowls you’ll see some stewed chicken, spaghetti noodles, chicken broth, boiled eggs, chopped green onions and a warm mix of Creole spices. The perfect fusion of Asian and Creole cuisine with a Louisiana’s flair – New Orleans best kept secret to sober up in the morning after a hangover! I consider this recipe as the perfect brunch on a lazy Sunday morning.

Chicken Yock A Mein

  • Meat – Chicken thighs and drumsticks can make a great stew. However, if you prefer you can also use chicken breast cut it into strips so that it cooks faster and looks perfect in a finished bowl. In truth, any meat can be used in the yakamein including brisket, stew meat, pork, pork belly, sausage, shrimp and lobster.
  • Chicken broth – You can use store bought chicken broth or homemade chicken broth. In fact, the success of your yok is determined by the authentic taste of the broth. .
  • Sauces – Soy sauce, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • Spices and seasonings – Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne, thyme, black pepper.
  • Spaghetti – Though the mein refers to noodles, traditionally this dish uses spaghetti since noodles were hard to find and expensive.
  • Toppings – Hard or soft boiled egg, green onions, hot chilli sauce are all optional according to you preferences.

How to make Yakamein at home

  1. Marinate the chicken or protein of your choice with soy sauce and creole spices some hours before but if you don’t have time even a quick marinade can work.
  2. Start by searing the chicken adding taste to the final stew. (Optional)
  3. Calmly skip this step 2 if you’re in a hurry.
  4. Add the chicken broth and the meat in a pot stirring all the spices, the soy sauce and the Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Bring the stew to boil and then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 20 minutes. I suggest to keep stirring the pot every 5 minutes. I love to leave the chicken cooking for over an hour but you can vary this as long as the meat is cooked throughout.
  6. Boil the eggs according to your liking and chop the green onions while waiting for the stew to be ready.
  7. Add the spaghetti to the stew or noodles following the package instructions. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes following the package instructions and until until the chicken is cooked, soft and tender. If you’re going to add shrimps add them only in the last 5 minutes as they cook very fast.
  8. Assemble the bowl, choose a large bowl adding some noodles and a ladle of broth. Then place gently the chicken strips and top with the green onions and the sliced eggs. I don’t like adding the hot sauce but you can add some for extra flavor according to your liking. Enjoy your Yok, Yock or Yak!

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Chicken Yok a Mein

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese, Creole, New Orleans
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Meat & Shrimp

  • 1.5 lb chicken or meat of your choice cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1/2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Toppings

  • 4 eggs, boiled
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1/2 chopped scallions for garnishing

Meat Marinate

  • 2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Broth & Seasoning

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp creole seasoning
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Start with the Marinade

  • Marinate the chicken or protein of your choice with soy sauce and creole spices some hours before but if you don’t have time even a quick marinade can work.
  • Start by searing the chicken adding taste to the final stew. (Optional)
  • Calmly skip this step 2 if you’re in a hurry.

Start the stew

  • Add the chicken broth and the meat in a pot stirring all the spices, the soy sauce and the Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring the stew to boil and then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for 20 minutes. I suggest to keep stirring the pot every 5 minutes. I love to leave the chicken cooking for over an hour but you can vary this as long as the meat is cooked throughout.

Prepare the toppings

  • Boil the eggs according to your liking and chop the green onions while waiting for the stew to be ready.

Cook Shrimp, Noodles & Serve

  • Add the spaghetti to the stew or noodles following the package instructions. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes following the package instructions and until until the chicken is cooked, soft and tender. If you’re going to add shrimps add them only in the last 5 minutes as they cook very fast.
  • Assemble the bowl, choose a large bowl adding some noodles and a ladle of broth. Then place gently the chicken strips and top with the green onions and the sliced eggs. I don’t like adding the hot sauce but you can add some for extra flavor according to your liking. Enjoy your Yok, Yock or Yak!
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