The Origins of Acehnese Noodles, One of the Delights of Nusantara Culinary

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Aceh is unique, not only in terms of customs and culture, a series of typical foods also owned by the province which is on the tip of Sumatra. Just look at some of the most famous culinary from Aceh such as Chicken catch, Aceh coffee, Kuah Pliek U, Kuah Asam Keung, or Mie Aceh.

Acehnese noodles are typical of spicy noodles from Aceh. There are two types of Acehnese noodles, namely Mie Aceh Goreng (the shape is dry and fried) and Aceh Mie Kuah (shaped like soup). Aceh noodles are complemented with fried onion slices and served with emping, pieces of onion, cucumber, and lime.

Aceh noodle is a regional dish that has spread in Indonesia, many Aceh food stalls that sell Aceh noodles and become a favorite for Indonesian society. When viewed from its history, Acehnese cuisine cannot be separated from the influence of the Acehnese local culture itself which is combined with foreign culture that eventually formed the Aceh region in the past. Moreover Aceh in ancient times was known as the main gate or port in Sumatra and its surroundings.

If observed, Aceh noodle soup with thick curry is an influence of Indian cuisine, while the noodles themselves come from Chinese or Chinese recipes. Presentation using mutton or beef is certainly not free from the influence of Islamic values ​​in Aceh which is very strong, while the addition of lau food such as squid and shrimp because Aceh is located in a geographical area surrounded by seas such as the Malacca Strait, Andama Sea, and Indian Ocean. Also from the way of life of the people of Aceh who make a living as farmers, traders and fishermen. Currently, you can find one of these typical Acehnese cuisines throughout the cities in Indonesia, even you can find this famous delicious noodle in countries around Indonesia such as Malaysia and Australia.

In one portion, Aceh noodles have a variety of flavors, from sweet, sour and salty. The spices mixed with high-quality chili, garlic, candlenut, coriander, pepper, ginger, and other spices are then finely ground so that they are red.

Aceh noodles are very famous. However, no one knows exactly where the origin of the Aceh noodle itself is. Even in Aceh history books no one has found the beginning of Aceh noodles. Even so, some say Acehnese noodles are a combination of Aceh, India and China where noodles come from China, India as a thick curry originator and Aceh with ingredients that are rich in spices to create Acehnese noodles.