Mee rebus (also known as mie rebus/mi rebus and mie kuah, the latter literally means "noodle soup" in Indonesian)[1] is a Maritime Southeast Asian noodle soup dish. Literally translated as "boiled noodles", it is popular in Maritime Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
 A typical mee rebus served in hawker centre | |
| Alternative names | Mie rebus, mie kuah |
|---|---|
| Type | Noodle |
| Course | Main course |
| Region or state | Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore[1][2] |
| Main ingredients | Noodles (eggs), gravy (either dried shrimp based or fermented soybeans (tauchu) based) |
Similar dishes
editIn certain areas, a similar variety of Mee rebus is called Mie Jawa, Mee Jawa, Mi Jawa, Bakmi Jawa or Bakmi Godhog,[3] although this is a popular misnomer, since Mie Jawa is slightly different from Mie Rebus. Despite sharing similar spices, Mie Jawa contains chicken instead of shrimp.[3] A dish similar to Mie Rebus in Indonesia is called mie celor, and it is popular in Palembang. Batam islands has a version called Mie Lendir.
Gallery
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Mie rebus Javanese style served in a warung in Java, Indonesia -
Mie rebus Medan style -
Mee rebus served in a coffee shop in Malaysia -
Mee rebus takeaway in Bukit Batok, Singapore -
Mee rebus and Bandung drink -
Mee rebus Kuala Terengganu style
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b Nicole (4 November 2015). "A Guide on What To Eat in Indonesia Part II". That Food Cray.
- ^ Su-Lyn Tan; Mark Tay (2003). Malaysia & Singapore. Lonely Planet. pp. 17. ISBN 978-1-74059-370-0.
- ^ a b Pepy Nasution (3 December 2010). "Bakmi Godhog Recipe (Java Style Boiled Noodle)". Indonesia Eats.