Delicious Mie Aceh Recipe - A Traditional Indonesian Dish with Unique Spice

 

    Aceh noodles are a traditional noodle dish from Aceh province, Indonesia. The uniqueness of Aceh noodles lies in the distinct spices used to make them. Aceh noodles are typically cooked with strong spices such as chili, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, and turmeric. These spices give the noodles a spicy and fragrant flavor that is characteristic of Acehnese cuisine.

    In addition, Aceh noodles are usually served with diced or shredded beef or goat meat. The meat is cooked together with the noodles and spices, giving the dish a delicious savory taste.

    Aceh noodles also come in various varieties such as fried Aceh noodles, Aceh noodle soup, and mixed Aceh noodles. Each variety has its own characteristics and uniqueness, but they all use Acehnese spices as their main ingredient.

    With its strong spices, unique spicy flavor, and delicious beef or goat meat, Aceh noodles have become a popular and unique noodle dish throughout Indonesia.

    Let's take a look at the common ingredients used to make Aceh noodles. This recipe is commonly used by Indonesian people, as follows:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of yellow noodles
• 500 grams of beef, cut into small pieces
• 500 ml of beef broth
• 200 grams of bean sprouts
• 100 grams of scallions, finely sliced
• 2 small limes, thinly sliced
• 6 shallots, finely sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
• 6 red chilies, finely sliced
• 2 bird's eye chilies, finely sliced
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cm of ginger, thinly sliced
• 3 cm of galangal, bruised
• 2 tbsp of cooking oil
• Salt to taste
• Brown sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the yellow noodles until cooked, drain and set aside.
2. Stir-fry the shallots, garlic, red chilies, and bird's eye chilies until fragrant. Add the lemongrass, bay leaves, ginger, and galangal. Stir-fry until the spices are cooked.
3. Add the beef pieces and stir until the meat changes color. Pour in the beef broth and cook until the meat is tender.
4. Add the bean sprouts and salt to taste. Stir until well combined.
5. Serve the yellow noodles in a bowl, pour the beef and bean sprout broth on top. Sprinkle with scallions and sliced lime.
6. Aceh noodles are ready to serve.

Serving

    Aceh noodles are usually served hot with thick and spicy broth. Toppings commonly used include boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and fried shallots. Sambal or bird's eye chili can also be added to give a stronger spicy flavor. Aceh noodles can be served as a main dish or as a filling breakfast.

In conclusion

    Aceh noodles are a unique and delicious Indonesian dish with a rich flavor. Made from thick yellow noodles and Acehnese spices, Aceh noodles are popular throughout Indonesia and even overseas. For the best dining experience, Aceh noodles should be served hot with a variety of toppings.