Mie Gomak is a fiery noodle dish from the Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia. The chewy hand-pulled noodles are coated in a rich, spicy sauce made with ground anchovies, chili, and aromatic spices. It's commonly eaten as a hearty street food meal, often served with boiled eggs and fried shallots.
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Mie Gomak is a signature dish of the Batak people, often sold by street vendors in Medan and surrounding areas. It's considered comfort food and is eaten at any time of day, sometimes accompanied by pork (for Christian Batak) or kept halal for Muslim communities.
1. Make dough from flour and water, rest, then hand-pull into thick noodles. 2. Grind anchovies and spices into a paste. 3. Sauté paste until fragrant. 4. Boil noodles, then toss i...
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Often includes andaliman (Batak pepper) for citrusy heat
Sometimes served with crispy pork cracklings
Sri Owen — The Indonesian Kitchen
William Wongso — Flavors of Indonesia
Indonesia Tourism Board — Culinary Heritage of North Sumatra
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Real fermented mirin — sweet rice wine for glazes and teriyaki
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