Secret Behind Famous Lomi Soup
The most famous Chinese-Filipino chicken noodle soup, Lomi Special, is my favorite. It’s such a comfort food that you’ll want it every time you feel low. Whenever I had cravings to taste it, my go-to choice was always Ambers Restaurant.
I’ve tried Lomi from numerous places, but trust me, the taste of Amber’s Restaurant Lomi Special is out of this world. This incredible taste led me on a journey to research why it’s so comforting and yummy. Luckily, I also got my answers, which I will share below.
What I found is that to make the Lomi special, you need to take care of every ingredient. The secret lies in the right balance of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients. Let’s discover more about this dish!
Interesting Fact!
The beloved Filipino chicken noodle soup Lomi also known as Pancit Lomi was created in 1968 by restaurateur To Kim Eng in Lipa, Batangas.
Price and servings on Amber‘s menu:
| Serving Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 persons | ₱ 170.00 |
Why Is Lomi Special So Famous?
There are a few reasons why Lomi is so famous in Filipino cuisine. The first reason is the comfort it brings, then the combination of different ingredients, and most importantly, the soup’s taste.
It’s made with vegetables, meat, eggs, and noodles, creating a perfect blend of flavors. Let’s check out what makes it so yummy.
Comfort Food:
As I said, it’s my comfort food, and the same goes for many other people. Even my family has become fans of this soup. Whenever someone feels low, has a cold, or the weather is rainy, we make it at home, and this soup always makes us feel better.
Combo of Ingredients:
While many other soups are made with only a few ingredients, Lomi Special is an exception. You’ll find everything in it: meat, vegetables, eggs, and noodles. All of them make a balanced meal.
Soup Taste:
Besides the comfort and the balancing factor, you’ll never forget its taste. It’s so tasty that you may ask for more than one bowl.
Let’s Make The Famous Lomi at Home
Here’s how I made Lomi soup at home and always get amazing results. You can follow the same steps and make restaurant-style Lomi soup easily.
Key-Ingredients:
- Round egg noodles (Pansit Miki) 200 grams
- Chicken 200 grams
- Shrimp 100 grams
- Squid balls
- Chicken liver 50 grams
- Carrot 1 small
- Cabbage 1/4
- Red bell pepper
- Celery chopped
- Spring onion chopped
- One onion chopped
- Garlic 3 cloves
- 5-6 cups chicken broth
- Oyster sauce 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Knorr seasoning 2 tbsp
- Vinegar 1 tbsp
- 3 eggs
- Chicharon (pork rinds)
Cooking Instructions:
Prepare Meat & Vegetables:
- You need to start by cutting vegetables. First, mince garlic and onion then cut carrots, and red bell pepper into slices as well as celery, spring onion, and cabbage.
- After cutting all vegetables it’s time to cut meat, place chicken pieces on the cutting board and cut them into small pieces, remove the vein from shrimps, and cut the liver.
- Take a bowl, add chicharron to it, and crush it with the help of a pestle and everything is ready to cook.
Cook Ingredients:
- Pour water into a cooking pot, add noodles, and cook it. Once, they’re cooked, set aside for later use.
- Take a pan, add oil then onion and garlic, and cook them until they become golden brown. Once they’re golden brown, add chicken stir them well, and then add salt.
- When you see the chicken has changed color from pink to white, add squid balls, liver, and shrimp. Stir them well again for a few minutes before adding black pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan, add oyster sauce, Knorr seasoning, soy sauce, and vinegar, and cover the pan with a lid for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes, open the lid and add the noodles, carrots, and cabbage. Stir and let them cook for another 2 minutes.
- Make a liquid mixture of 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water and add this to the pan. Not to forget, you’ve to regularly stir after adding the cornstarch, or else there will be lumps.
- Lastly, add bell pepper, and celery and pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons. Stir and let it simmer for one more minute.
Your soup is ready, you can serve it in a bowl.
Nutritional Profile of Pancit Lomi
Here’s the nutritional profile of the Lomi soup for people who are on a diet or want to eat healthy food. It’s based on the ingredients of my recipe and can be different from yours.
| Calories | 350-400 kcal |
| Proteins | 25-30 g |
| Fats | 10-15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40-45 g |
| Fiber | 3-5 g |
| Sodium | 800-1000 mg |
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Conclusion
Finally, you’ve got the secret of how the famous Filipino chicken noodle soup Lomi is made. You can easily make it at home, on rainy days, or as an appetizer—the choice is yours to make. Happy cooking and enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness!
