Mee bandung explained

Mee Bandung Muar
Alternate Name:Mee bandung
Country:Malaysia
Region:Johor
Type:Noodles

Mee Bandung Muar, or simply mee bandung (Jawi:), is a traditional Malaysian cuisine which originated in Muar, Johor, Malaysia.[1] [2] [3]

The word bandung in its name is derived from the literal meaning of the word in the Malay language, which means "mixture", "combined", "coupled", "doubles" or "pairs", as is illustrated in several Malay words like Sirap bandung (rose syrup beverage mixed with condensed milk) and Rumah berbandung (semi-detached or duplex house). Meanwhile the district of Muar is commonly and widely known to be the origin place of Mee Bandung.[2] [4] [5] [6]

Mee bandung is a cuisine that was originally cooked with yellow noodles coupled with egg in addition to a thick broth-gravy made of a combination of dried shrimps, onion, spices, shrimp paste and chilies.[7] Then the dish was upgraded by adding prawn, meat, fish cakes and vegetables.[3] [8] Special variants were then created with the additional ingredient of giant freshwater prawn, lobster or even cattle's thighbone, which is fondly dubbed as Gear Box.[3] [9]

It has since became a much-loved dish that is available throughout Malaysia including neighbouring Singapore, although the original and authentic version served in Muar district is still considered the best.[2] [10] [11] [12] It was even reported to be a favourite of the Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Ismail, former Singapore's President S R Nathan and international celebrity chef-cum-restaurateur Chef Wan.[13]

Mee bandung must not be mistaken as a dish linked to or originating from Bandung, Indonesia, because they are not related at all despite similarity in the names.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Muar Mee Bandung. We Love Muar. 15 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Mee Bandung Muar Abu Bakar Hanipah @ Wah San Kopitiam. Vkeong.com - Malaysian Food & Travel Blog. 26 November 2012. 15 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Mee Bandung Muar: A Homemade Recipe: How To Make Mee Bandung Muar: History of Mee Bandung Muar. LokaTaste. Azalea. 13 April 2021.
  4. Web site: 'More Pages From My Past' papar kisah kehidupan membesar era 50an dan 60an. Dania Zainuddin. Astro Awani. 17 October 2016 . ms . 13 April 2021.
  5. Web site: Terus Diwarisi . Mi Bandung Abu Bakar Hanipah Muar . ms. 27 September 2015 . 13 April 2021.
  6. Web site: Mee Bandung . Mee Bandung Hjh Milah Muar . ms . 13 April 2021.
  7. Web site: Mee Bandung Muar Abu Bakar Hanipah @ Muar, Johor. Eatophilia.com. 27 February 2018 . 15 November 2018.
  8. Web site: Mee Bandung Muar. Anim Agro Technology. 4 August 2011 . Dato' Mohd Anim Hosnan. ms. 15 November 2018.
  9. Web site: 5 Restoran Mi Bandung Asli dan Terbaik di Johor. Nurul Hani . Saji.My . ms. 15 April 2021.
  10. Web site: Best Mee Bandung in PJ . Beh Heng Jian . Food Advisor . 4 November 2018 . 15 November 2018.
  11. Web site: Mee Bandung Muar . Denaihati . Denai.my : Catatan Kembara Dunia . 18 February 2016 . ms . 15 November 2018.
  12. Web site: Resep dan Cara Membuat Mee Bandung (Malaysian Style) yang Enak dan Gurih . portaltopic.com.
  13. Web site: Memang Umph! Mee Bandung Muar. Shaiffulazhar Misri . Harian Metro. 23 January 2013. ms . 15 November 2018. Berita Muar Dan Ledang.