Mie kopyok facts for kids
Mie kopyok in Semarang
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| Alternative names | Mi kopyok |
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| Type | Noodle soup |
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Semarang, Central Java |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Bean sprout, noodle, lontong, fried tofu |
Mie kopyok is a yummy noodle soup from Indonesia. Its name means "shaken noodle," which is how it's often made! This special dish comes from a city called Semarang in Central Java.
Imagine a warm bowl of noodles served in a tasty garlic soup. It also has slices of fried tofu and lontong, which are like rice cakes. You'll find fresh bean sprouts and crunchy crushed crackers called kerupuk gendar in it too. To make it even better, it's topped with fresh celery and crispy fried shallots. A drizzle of sweet soy sauce, called kecap manis, finishes it off perfectly.
For a long time, people sold mie kopyok from food carts that they pushed around. They would go from one neighborhood to another. But now, you can easily find this delicious soup in restaurants and permanent shops in downtown Semarang.
Other Kinds of Mie Kopyok
Did you know that mie kopyok can be a bit different depending on where you are? Here are some other versions:
- In the southern part of Central Java, especially in Yogyakarta and Klaten, there's a mie kopyok that uses different ingredients. Instead of garlic soup, it has a rich beef broth. You might find slices of beef or even ceker (chicken feet) in it. Cabbage is also added to this version.
- Over in Jember, East Java, their mie kopyok is unique too. It uses a special black shrimp paste sauce called petis. This version also includes mustard leaves and pentol, which are tasty meatballs.
