The diversity of Indonesian cuisine is in part thanks to its many influences. Throughout history, the country has come in contact with various cultures through the spice trade, the establishment of trade routes, and the arrival of immigrants. Its geographical location in between neighbouring Asian countries also means that there are overlaps of ingredients and signature dishes.
Noodles are one of the ingredients that have become a key in many Indonesian dishes. However, they were originally believed to be brought to Indonesia by Chinese immigrants, who began settling in the archipelago as early as the 15th century. Thanks to this cultural influence, Indonesia now has beloved dishes such as mie goreng, mie ayam, and mie bakso.
The versatility of noodles
The beauty of noodles is that they can be served with mostly any protein or vegetables. They are also highly versatile, enjoyable in a home-cooked meal just as much as they can star on the menu at a fine dining restaurant.
Chicken, beef, seafood, eggs, tofu, and vegetables are just some common toppings normally found in noodle dishes. However, this menu can be easily elevated by switching up these toppings for fancier and less common proteins.
Lobster noodles
The originators of the noodle knew just how to improve a simple dish. The Chinese dish yee mein is often served with a Cantonese-style lobster cooked in chicken stock, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper.
Mie lobster at Merah Putih
Merah Putih’s tantalising mie lobster is the Indonesian take on this Chinese-inspired lobster noodle dish. Developed by the restaurant’s Executive Chef Wiwik, the star of the show is the slipper lobster with its tender, flavourful, and sweet meat.
While the slipper lobster is not local to Indonesian waters, Chef Wiwik ensures that Indonesian flavours still come through. The lobster is cooked in sambal ebi, a local chilli sauce which features ebi or dried shrimp from Kalimantan. It’s served on a bed of egg noodles that are freshly made daily to maintain quality.
The noodles are tossed in the sauce with soy sauce and garlic, then topped with chive buds and chilli. The result is a decadent meal, sweet and savoury with just the right amount of kick from the sambal.
Find mie lobster on the lunch menu at Merah Putih Restaurant alongside other iconic Indonesian dishes. Book a table today with these special gift vouchers.
FAQ
Mie lobster is a noodle dish inspired by the Cantonese menu yee mein. Noodles are served with lobster meat as a way to elevate the dish. At Merah Putih Restaurant, mie lobster is made with an Indonesian twist. The lobster is cooked in sambal ebi, which incorporates dried shrimp from Kalimantan.
Noodles are one of the ingredients that have become a key in many Indonesian dishes. However, they were originally believed to be brought to Indonesia by Chinese immigrants, who began settling in the archipelago as early as the 15th century. Thanks to this cultural influence, Indonesia now has beloved dishes such as mie goreng, mie ayam, and mie bakso.
Find mie lobster on the lunch menu at Merah Putih Restaurant alongside other iconic Indonesian dishes.
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