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Curry mee
TypeNoodle soup
Region or stateMaritime Southeast Asia
AssociatedcuisineMalaysiaandSingapore[1]
Main ingredientsNoodles,sambal(chilli paste),coconut milk,herbs

Curry mee(Malay:mi kari;simplified Chinese:Già li diện;traditional Chinese:Già li diện;pinyin:Gālímiàn;Jyutping:Gaa3 Lei1 Min6;Pe̍h-ōe-jī:Ka-lí-mī) is aMaritime Southeast Asianspicy noodle soup garnished with various toppings. InJohorandSingapore,it is sometimes calledcurrylaksa(Malay:mi kari;Chinese:Già li lạt sa;pinyin:Gālí Lǎshā;Jyutping:Già li lặc sa (Gaa3 Lei1 Lek1 Saa1)[2];Pe̍h-ōe-jī:Già li lặc sa (Ka-lí La̍k-sá)[3]).[4]Numerous variants of the dish, including preparations with a drier or thicker gravy, exist in both the countries of Malaysia and Singapore.

Preparation

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A typical preparation of Malaysian/Singaporean-style curry mee consists of thin yellownoodlesorrice vermicelliimmersed in a spiced broth enriched with coconut milk, accompanied withchilliorsambalrelish.[4][5]Potential toppings for curry mee includechicken,prawns,cuttlefish,cockles,boiled eggs,pieces of deep friedtofupuffs, friedfoo chuk,green beans,bean sproutsandmint leaves.[4][5]

In Malaysia and Singapore, Chinese-style preparations often include pork products, such as fried lard croutons and cubes ofpig blood curd.[6][7][4]Curry mee prepared for Muslim customers exclude pork products in compliance ofhalaldietary laws.[8]

Variants

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Two versions can be found in the northern Malaysian state ofPenang,which differs from the Singaporean version in the south: a bright orange chicken curry version, or a pale and thin coconut broth version known as white curry mee.[7]Its capital city ofGeorge Townis famous for its curry mee, which is considered a staple favourite among local residents.[9]A notable stall in theAyer Itamarea, which was operated by a pair of sisters for over 70 years, is renowned for its version of the dish and its founders have become local cultural icons.[10][11]

Some versions of the dish are prepared with gravy which is drier and thicker in consistency. The city ofIpohinPerakstate is known for its dry curry noodles, which are often topped with pieces of cooked chicken,char siuorroast pork.[6][12]

Curry mee is also available as a flavour for commercialinstant noodles.[13]Unusual variants which trended onsocial mediainvolve boilingMaggibrand instant curry mee together withMilo powderor serving it withKitKatchocolate bars.[14][15]

InBandungofIndonesia,mie kariconsists of beef, potatoes, boiled egg, soybean,emping,bawang goreng,andsweet soy sauce.The ingredients of mie kari are the same aslontong karidish but thelontongis replaced with noodles.[16]

  • Singapore-style curry mee bought at a Bukit Batok stall, which is also sometimes known as "curry laksa"
    Singapore-style curry mee bought at aBukit Batokstall, which is also sometimes known as "curry laksa"
  • Ipoh-style curry mee with soupy consistency
    Ipoh-style curry mee with soupy consistency
  • White curry mee from the Lim Sisters' Ayer Itam stall.
    White curry mee from the Lim Sisters' Ayer Itam stall.

See also

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References

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  1. ^Ken Hom (5 January 2012).My Kitchen Table: 100 Easy Chinese Suppers.Ebury Publishing.ISBN978-1-4464-1725-6.
  2. ^"Lặc sa - Wiktionary".Retrieved4 January2023.
  3. ^"Lặc sa - Wiktionary".Retrieved4 January2023.
  4. ^abcd"Curry Mee (Curry Laksa)".Rasa Malaysia.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  5. ^abLee, Khang Yi (February 9, 2020)."If you like cockles in your curry mee, head over to this place in Klang".Malay Mail.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  6. ^abIvan Loh (June 27, 2019)."Bowled over by Ipoh's curry noodles".The Star.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  7. ^abSuzanne Lazaroo (September 4, 2017)."Recipes for three variants of laksa: curry laksa, assam laksa and laksa siam".Straits Times.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  8. ^Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan (November 24, 2020)."Confirmed: Meat from OldTown White Coffee not pork".New Straits Times.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  9. ^"Man who escaped gallows yearns for curry mee".The Star.March 12, 2021.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  10. ^Liew Jia Xian (July 6, 2020)."Hopes to meet Lim sisters at stall dashed".The Star.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  11. ^R Sekaran (February 20, 2021)."Tasteful tribute to 'curry mee' sisters".The Star.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  12. ^Mohan, Chris (June 11, 2018)."How to enjoy a perfect day trip in Perak with only RM150".Malay Mail.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  13. ^David Tan (January 18, 2016)."No slowing down".The Star.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  14. ^Tamara Jayne (January 10, 2020)."Malaysians Are Actually Wanting To Try Petron's New 'Recipe' - KitKat Dunked In Maggi".Says.com.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  15. ^Mae Yen Yap (August 12, 2020)."Milo in Maggi Curry Mee isn't a new food trend, but why does it even exist?".Mashable.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.
  16. ^Setya, Devi."Bikin Laper! Kepincut Enaknya Lontong dan Mie Kari Legendaris".detikfood.com(in Indonesian).Retrieved14 March2024.
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