Indonesian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Mie Aceh
40 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A spicy noodle dish from Aceh, influenced by local spice traditions and popular across Indonesia.
Ingredients
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- 400 g yellow noodles
- 300 g beef or shrimp
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 lime wedges
Let’s make it
- If using beef, cook it first until tender; if using shrimp, keep it aside until the end.
- Heat oil and cook garlic, shallots, coriander, and curry powder for 1 minute.
- Add tomato, cabbage, water, noodles, salt, and beef or shrimp. Stir-fry until the noodles are hot and coated, 4 to 5 minutes. Cook shrimp only until opaque or beef is heated through.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Skip the chili and serve extra lime for a milder bowl.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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