Como fazer miojo
Como fazer miojo is a medium Brazilian recipe that serves 2. 380 calories per serving. Recipe by Chefe Fuinha on YouTube.
Prep: 9 min | Cook: 32 min | Total: 53 min
Cost: $3.54 total, $1.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 packs Instant Noodles (any brand, discard flavor packet)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Water (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Pó de Pirm Pimpim (spice blend; can substitute with paprika + garlic powder)
- 0.5 pack Crispy Noodle Topping (break leftover noodles into small pieces and fry until crisp)
Instructions
Thermal Shock Rinse
Place the instant noodles under cold running water, stir briefly to wash away excess starch, then set aside in a colander.
Time: PT2M
Slice Onion
Peel the onion and slice it thinly so it browns evenly.
Time: PT5M
Sauté Onion in Butter
Heat the skillet over high flame, add butter and let it melt, then add the sliced onion. Stir occasionally and cook until the onion turns a deep golden brown (about 10 minutes).
Time: PT10M
Temperature: high
Seal Noodles
Add the rinsed noodles to the skillet, toss quickly to coat them with the butter‑onion mixture, and let them sear for about 2 minutes without stirring too much.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high
Add Water and Simmer
Pour 2 cups of water into the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let cook undisturbed for 18 minutes.
Time: PT18M
Temperature: medium-high
Season and Add Crispy Topping
Sprinkle the Pó de Pirm Pimpim over the cooked noodles, gently fold to distribute, then top with the pre‑fried crispy noodle pieces.
Time: PT2M
Plating
Transfer the noodles to a concave plate or shallow bowl, garnish if desired, and enjoy while hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 14g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: vegetarian
Allergens: gluten, dairy
Last updated: April 4, 2026








