Mi Ongklok: Not the Ordinary Noodle
Mie Ongklok served with chicken satay and tempe kemul. (Doc. Henry) Mie Ongklok is a traditional noodle that is served with meat or chicken satay and tempe kemul (fried tempeh covered with flour). These noodles are widely sold in various stalls, restaurants, or peddled by using a cart. If you go to Dieng Plateau, you need to try Mie Ongklok. It’s a sticky noodle with a sweet taste. The dishes are accompanied with chicken satay, it’s a classic combination that will taste great. The utensils for cooking Mi Ongklok are called Ongklok. (Doc. monitorday.com) If you’re curious about the history behind the name ‘Mi Ongklok’, I will explain the story behind its name. The ‘ongklok’ name is from the utensil made from woven bamboo that looks like little that used to boil the noodle and another condiment. Then, the boiling process by dipping in hot water using ‘ongklok’ is called ‘diongklok’. As a result, the local community then called it Mi Ongklok. This method of making noodles only e
