Ever crave noodles but find yourself wanting neither dry, stir-fried noodles nor a big bowl of noodle soup? That might be your cue to try mie nyemek. But what exactly is it?

Simply put, mie nyemek is a noodle dish with just a little broth, sitting somewhere between stir-fried noodles and noodle soup. There is enough liquid to coat the noodles, but not so much that they are “swimming” in it.

The best part? You do not need any special noodles to enjoy it. A packet of instant noodles from your kitchen is a great starting point for experimenting and finding your favorite version.

What Is Mie Nyemek, and What Makes It Different?

While stir-fried noodles are relatively dry and noodle soup comes with plenty of broth, mie nyemek falls somewhere in between.

The small amount of broth keeps the noodles moist. With less liquid, the seasoning tastes more concentrated and coats the noodles. That is the texture to aim for when experimenting with your own version.

So, do not get too caught up in whether mie nyemek has to be spicy, sweet, or served with particular toppings. You can play around with the flavors and ingredients. What matters is keeping that signature balance of noodles and a little broth.

Start with Whatever Instant Noodles You Have at Home

Once you know what mie nyemek is, the fun part is making it your own.

There is no need to wait until you have a kitchen full of ingredients. Take a look at what is already available. Have an egg? It can give the broth more body. Got some mustard greens, cabbage, spring onions, or mushrooms? Add them for extra flavor and texture.

If you like heat, try chili or sambal. Prefer a sweet-and-savory flavor? A little sweet soy sauce could be a good addition. Even the instant noodles themselves can be whatever flavor you enjoy or happen to have on hand.

Making mie nyemek should not require an ingredient list as long as your monthly grocery shop. The beauty of making it yourself is starting with a few simple ingredients and adjusting the result to suit your taste.

Less Broth, Plenty of Flavor

There is one thing to keep an eye on as you experiment: the amount of liquid.

Too much water, and you will end up with something closer to noodle soup. Let all the liquid evaporate, and you are back to a relatively dry noodle dish.

It is easier to adjust the liquid gradually. Leave just enough for the broth and seasoning to coat the noodles. If the mixture looks too watery at first, let it simmer gently until some of the liquid has evaporated.

The texture does not have to be identical every time, either. Some people prefer a slightly looser broth, while others like it thicker. That is another advantage of making it at home—you get to decide what the perfect mie nyemek looks like.

Fancy a Creamy Version? Try This!

Once you have found the texture you like, there is still room to experiment. What if you made that small amount of broth creamy?

Try FiberCreme, a high-fiber creamer powder that adds savory flavor and creaminess to noodle broth. Add it while the broth is still hot, then stir until evenly combined.

Noodles made creamy with FiberCreme are what we call Creamie.

Because mie nyemek has only a little broth, that creamy, savory mixture coats the noodles. You still get the moist texture and just-enough-broth consistency that make mie nyemek distinctive, but with a delicious twist.

More Than Creaminess. There’s Added Fiber, Too

Experimenting with FiberCreme brings something else to your bowl: dietary fiber.

So, when you make a mie nyemek version of Creamie, you are adding more than a creamy texture and savory flavor. You also get extra fiber from FiberCreme.

Of course, adding FiberCreme does not automatically make the whole bowl a nutritionally complete meal. But if you are looking for a practical way to give your usual noodles a little something extra, added fiber is one reason to consider it.

Read more: How to Make Instant Noodles with Vegetables Taste Better

One Idea, So Many Possibilities

Now, if someone asks you what mie nyemek is, there is more to the answer than “noodles with a little broth.”

Its position between stir-fried noodles and noodle soup makes it a great dish to experiment with. You can choose the heat level, toppings, and amount of broth, then decide whether to keep it simply savory or turn it into Creamie with FiberCreme.

So, the next time you have a packet of instant noodles at home, try preparing it a little differently. See what is in the kitchen, choose the additions you enjoy, and experiment with your own take on mie nyemek.

Looking for inspiration for your next Creamie creation? Head over to FiberCreme’s Instagram for more ideas!