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Mie Aceh

Mie Aceh is a robust Acehnese noodle dish shaped by local, Indian and Middle Eastern spice traditions. Thick yellow noodles are cooked dry, wet or soupy with a fragrant curry base.

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Indonesia50 minutes4 servings8 items
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Mie Aceh — Indonesia cuisine
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Mie Aceh uses 8 ingredients and 5 clear steps. Allow 50 minutes; the recipe yields 4 servings. Check off ingredients and steps as you cook.

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Mie Aceh is a robust Acehnese noodle dish shaped by local, Indian and Middle Eastern spice traditions. Thick yellow noodles are cooked dry, wet or soupy with a fragrant curry base.

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Preparation steps · 1

Blend shallots, garlic and chilli and fry with curry powder and ground spices until fragrant.

Preparation steps · 2

Add the chosen protein and cook until nearly done, then add tomato and cabbage.

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Add noodles, soy sauce and 250–500 ml stock depending on whether a dry or soupy version is desired.

Preparation steps · 4

Toss or simmer until noodles absorb the spice base and the protein is safely cooked.

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Finish with spring onion and lime and serve with the traditional garnishes.

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Serve with pickled shallots, cucumber, lime, fried shallots and emping crackers.

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