How to Make Mie Gomak: A Delicious and Savory Medan Specialty
How to Make Mie Gomak: A Delicious and Savory Medan Specialty
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Mie Gomak is one of the specialties from Medan, North Sumatra, which is famous for its savory and spicy taste. This dish is made from noodles served with a thick sauce with rich spices. Mie Gomak is usually served with beef or chicken, and is very popular because of its strong combination of flavors and distinctive taste.
Here is the recipe and how to make Mie Gomak that you can try at home. Slot Raffi Ahmad 77
Ingredients Needed:
Noodle Ingredients:
300 grams of egg noodles (kunir noodles or Medan-style kunir noodles are better, if available)
1 teaspoon of salt
Enough water to boil the noodles
Soup Ingredients:
200 grams of beef (thinly sliced or to taste)
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
5 shallots (finely chopped)
2 large red chilies (seeds removed and thinly sliced)
3 red cayenne peppers (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1 stalk of lemongrass (bruised)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon of grated ginger
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (or finely grated fresh turmeric)
500 ml of beef stock (from boiled beef or instant stock)
200 ml of thick coconut milk
1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of tamarind water (optional)
1 teaspoon of pepper powder
Chives and fried onions for sprinkling
How to Make Gomak Noodles:
1. Boil Noodles
Boil the egg noodles in boiling water with a little salt until cooked, about 4-5 minutes or according to the instructions on the package.
Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2. Preparing the Soup
Heat cooking oil in a large frying pan or pot.
Saute the chopped shallots and garlic until fragrant and brown.
Add the red chilies and cayenne pepper, saute until the chilies wilt and the spicy aroma comes out.
Add the ginger and turmeric, saute until these spices give off a delicious aroma.
Add the beef pieces, stir and cook until the meat changes color and is slightly cooked.
After that, add the lemongrass and bay leaves, stir well.
3. Adding Stock and Coconut Milk
Pour the prepared beef stock into the pan and let it boil.
After that, add the thick coconut milk, sweet soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, and tamarind water (if using). Stir well.
Cook the soup until it boils and the beef is tender. If the soup is too thick, you can add a little water to taste.
Taste the broth, adjust the salt and sugar if needed. Don't forget to add a little pepper if you want the spicy and savory taste to be more pronounced.
4. Serving Gomak Noodles
Take the boiled noodles and put them in a serving bowl.
Pour the cooked broth and tender beef over the noodles.
Sprinkle chopped spring onions and fried onions as a complement on top.
5. Enjoy Gomak Noodles
Gomak Noodles are ready to be served! Enjoy with chili sauce if you want an extra spicy taste or pickles as a complement.
Tips and Tricks:
Using Noodles: Medan's typical Gomak Noodles usually use turmeric noodles, which have a natural yellow color from turmeric. However, if it's difficult to find them, regular egg noodles can also be used.
Meat: You can replace the beef with chicken or even use a mixture of beef and offal, according to taste.
Spicy: The level of spiciness can be adjusted according to the amount of chili used. If you want it spicier, add cayenne pepper to the broth.
Thick Soup: To get a thick and creamy soup, make sure the coconut milk used is thick enough. Kara coconut milk or pure coconut milk can be an option.
Conclusion
Mie Gomak is a dish that is rich in flavor and is perfect for lovers of spicy and savory food. With easy-to-find ingredients and a method that is not too complicated, you can serve Mie Gomak at home for family or friends. Enjoy this mouth-watering Medan flavor anytime!