ACEH'S SPECIAL FOOD "ACEH MIE"

 ACEH'S SPECIAL FOOD "ACEH MIE"

Mie Aceh is a typical Acehnese dish, a spicy noodle dish. Made from thick yellow noodles topped with sliced ​​beef, goat, or seafood (shrimp and squid), it is served in a savory and spicy curry-like soup. Mie Aceh is usually sprinkled with fried onions and served with emping (crackers), sliced ​​shallots, cucumber, and lime. Mie Aceh is typically served in three forms: noodle soup, wet fried noodles, and dry fried noodles. In Aceh, due to the exclusivity of the dish within each region, mi Aceh simply refers to fried noodles, while the term "mi Aceh" is used outside the province. The unique taste of Mie Aceh lies in the rich blend of spices, resulting in a strong flavor. The noodles are also quite distinctive, being yellow in color and thick and flat. Mie Aceh comes in several variations, including dry, nyemek, and wet. Toppings also vary, including egg, meat, shrimp, and other options, depending on taste.

History of Mie Aceh

Mie Aceh demonstrates the cultural history of the Acehnese people, who have been heavily influenced by foreign cultures that have shaped the Aceh region. The curry-based sauce is influenced by Indian cuisine, while the noodles are influenced by Chinese cuisine. The preference for goat and beef reflects Islamic values, which require the consumption of halal food. The preference for seafood reflects Aceh's geographic location, surrounded by waters such as the Strait of Malacca, the Andaman Sea, and the Indian Ocean, and the lifestyle of the majority of Acehnese as traders, farmers, and fishermen. Today, Acehnese noodle restaurants can be found in most cities in Indonesia, as well as in neighboring countries like Malaysia and Australia.