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Mie Bangladesh (Indonesian: mi meaning "noodle"[1];) is a variation on mi goreng that consists of an instant noodle pack, Indomie (the leading instant noodle brand in Indonesia[2]), and a special mixture that comes from the Indonesian city of Medan. The standard recipe[3] requires a package of "the regular" Indomie flavor, "Indomie Goreng" (fried noodles served without soup), eggs, and the bumbu (meaning "seasoning" in Indonesian[4]), which has a mixture of shallots, garlic, and red peppers. Bok choy or any other vegetables are typically added to enhance the flavor.

The dish Mie Bangladesh has become more and more well-known in recent years due to its delicious flavor and adaptability. It has also grown in popularity because, similar to the mi goreng dish, it can be prepared in a variety of ways using regional ingredients and preferences in mind. For many Indonesians, it represents their rich culinary history and is a comfort food that combines flavors that are both familiar and exciting. Thanks to well-known Indonesian food critics on Instagram and TikTok, it became well-known. An essential in many food markets and restaurants throughout the nation, the dish is also well-liked by tourists hoping to sample real Indonesian street cuisine.

Background

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History and Etymology

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Similar to many other foods, the recipe's exact creation date is unknown, but given that it only went viral in 2023, most people assume it was created sometime in 2020. Almost everybody thinks that the recipe came from Bangladesh, as the name suggests, however, it was just discovered that it originated from Medan[5]; as for the name, it is rumored that the dish was made by a man named Ladesh, and with the Indonesian term bang, a shortened-up word that is a slang coming from the word “abang” that means “brother”[6], a popular term between men and his brothers. The name of the dish literally translates to "Bang Ladesh's Noodle."

The dish is referred to as "warkop food," a term derived from the words "kopi" (meaning coffee) and "warung" (meaning roadside stall[7]). It is a dish that is usually categorized as served in most street food in Indonesia, but not often, because of the hard process of making it, having most street foods being simple recipes.

References

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  1. ^ "Mi". KBBI (Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia). KBBI. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ^ Putri, Helvy. "The Influence of Price, Brand Image, and Product Quality on Purchasing Intention in Indomie Consumers in The City of Surabaya". Research Gate. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ Intan (16 March 2024). "Resep Mie Bangladesh". Cookpad. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Bumbu". Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia. KBBI. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  5. ^ Basoni, Sonia. "Dikira dari Bangladesh, Mie Instan ala Bangladesh Ternyata Asli Medan Baca artikel detikfood, "Dikira dari Bangladesh, Mie Instan ala Bangladesh Ternyata Asli Medan" selengkapnya https://food.detik.com/info-kuliner/d-7037273/dikira-dari-bangladesh-mie-instan-ala-bangladesh-ternyata-asli-medan". DetikFood. Detik. Retrieved 4 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  6. ^ "Abang". Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia. KBBI. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Warung". Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia. KBBI. Retrieved 3 October 2024.