Mie goreng explained

Mie goreng
Alternate Name:Bakmi goreng, Mi goreng
Country:Indonesia[1]
Region:Nationwide
Course:Main course
Type:Noodle
Served:Hot
Main Ingredient:Fried noodles with chicken, meat or prawn

Mie goreng (Indonesian: mi goreng; meaning "fried noodles"[2]), also known as bakmi goreng,[3] is an Indonesian stir-fried noodle dish. It is made with thin yellow noodles stir-fried in cooking oil with garlic, onion or shallots, fried prawn, chicken, beef, or sliced bakso (meatballs), chili, Chinese cabbage, cabbages, tomatoes, egg, and other vegetables. Ubiquitous in Indonesia, it is sold by food vendors from street hawkers (warungs) to high-end restaurants.

History

In Indonesia, where mi goreng is one of the most widespread simple dishes, the dish's origin is associated with Chinese Indonesian cuisine.[1] Chinese influences are evident in Indonesian food such as bakmi, mi ayam, pangsit, bakso, lumpia, kwetiau goreng, and mi goreng.[4] The dish is derived from Chinese chow mein and is believed to have been introduced by Chinese immigrants in Indonesia. Despite being influenced by Chinese cuisine, mi goreng in Indonesia has a definite Indonesian taste and has been heavily integrated into Indonesian cuisine,[5] through, for example, the application of sweet soy sauce that adds mild sweetness,[6] a sprinkle of fried shallots, and spicy sambal. Pork and lard are eschewed in favour of shrimp, chicken, or beef to cater to the Muslim majority.

Preparation

Mi goreng is traditionally made with yellow wheat noodles, stir-fried with chopped shallots, onion, and garlic with soy sauce seasoning, egg, vegetables, chicken, meat, or seafood. However, other versions might use dried instant noodles instead of fresh yellow wheat noodles. A common practice in Indonesia is the inclusion of powdered instant noodle seasonings, along with eggs and vegetables. Authentic mi goreng uses fresh ingredients and spices; however, bottled instant spice paste might be used for practical reasons.[7]

The almost identical recipe is often used to create other dishes. For example, bihun goreng is made by replacing yellow wheat noodles with bihun (rice vermicelli), while kwetiau goreng uses kwetiau (thick flat rice noodles) instead.

Variations

Some mi goreng variants exist. In Indonesia, mi goreng variants are usually named after the ingredients, while some might be named after the region of origin.

Indonesians tend to name similar foreign dishes as mi goreng, for example in Indonesia, chow mein is often called mi goreng Cina and yakisoba is called mi goreng Jepang.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Forshee, Jill. Culture and Customs of Indonesia. 2006. Greenwood Publishing Group. 978-0-313-33339-2. en.
  2. News: Bill . Guerin . World's top noodle maker loses its bite . https://web.archive.org/web/20040215023349/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/EL23Ae04.html . unfit . 15 February 2004 . . 23 December 2003 . 22 August 2007.
  3. News: 40 Indonesian foods we can't live without . CNN . Sara Schonhardt . 25 February 2016 .
  4. Book: A New Approach to Indonesian Cooking . Heinz Von Holzen . Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd . 2014 . 9789814634953 . 15 .
  5. Web site: Indonesian Food: 50 of the Best Dishes You Should Eat. 2016-05-22. Migrationology. en. 2020-02-16.
  6. Web site: Mie goreng . Janelle Bloom . August 2001 . Taste.com.au Australian Good Taste.
  7. Web site: Indonesian Fried Noodles (Mie Goreng) . 9 August 2010 . Rasa Malaysia .
  8. Web site: 8 Rumah Makan Mie Goreng Kerang Favorit di Batam . menukuliner.net . 25 April 2024 . Indonesian.
  9. Web site: Mie Aceh Recipe . Indonesian Recipes .
  10. Web site: Mie Goreng Jawa . Tasty Indonesian Food .
  11. Web site: Diferensiasi: Antara Tek-tek dengan Dhog-dhog . Rinny Ermiyanti Yasin . 1 February 2012 . Kompasiana . id . 3 June 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120711230543/http://ekonomi.kompasiana.com/wirausaha/2012/02/01/diferensiasi-antara-tek-tek-dengan-dhog-dhog/ . 11 July 2012 . dead .
  12. Web site: Indomie Goreng . Indomie . id . 2017-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170429062437/http://www.indomie.com/Product/Category/1 . 2017-04-29 . dead .
  13. News: Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies. June 2, 2024 . BBC News. January 29, 2021.