From Riau IslandsRice, Noodles & Staples
Mie Lendir (Noodles in Peanut Sweet Potato Gravy)
Mie Lendir
Yellow noodles in a thick gravy of peanuts and sweet potato that looks almost slimy, served with boiled egg and bean sprouts. A breakfast favourite in Tanjungpinang and Batam.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- Riau Islands
- Type
- Rice, Noodles & Staples
Ingredients
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Gravy
Spice paste
To serve
How to Make
Fry the spice paste with bay leaves and lemongrass until fragrant.
Add the water, mashed sweet potato and ground peanuts. Stir well.
Add the palm sugar and salt. Cook, stirring, until thick and smooth.
Arrange noodles and bean sprouts on a plate and pour over the gravy.
Top with boiled egg, spring onion, fried shallots and a squeeze of calamansi.
Kitchen tip
Sweet potato makes the gravy thick and slightly sweet. Add water if it gets too heavy.
Questions
Where does Mie Lendir (Noodles in Peanut Sweet Potato Gravy) come from?
Mie Lendir is a traditional dish from Riau Islands (capital: Tanjungpinang), in the Sumatra region of Indonesia.
How long does Mie Lendir (Noodles in Peanut Sweet Potato Gravy) take to make?
It takes about 1 hr in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Mie Lendir (Noodles in Peanut Sweet Potato Gravy)?
Sweet potato makes the gravy thick and slightly sweet. Add water if it gets too heavy.