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VISITING Belitung Island feels incomplete if you haven’t enjoyed the regional specialties, one of which is Mie Atep (traditional noodle). Its location which is not far from Hanandjoeddin Airport and is located in the center of Tanjang Pandan City, is ideal for breakfast with Mie Atep before exploring other tourist destinations.
According to one Mie Atep connoisseur said, it tastes good, it’s hard to describe, even the appearance of this Mie Atep shop is fairly simple. The stall is flanked by a row of shop houses next to it. If you come alone without a guide, you might get lost, but by asking Belitung people in general, they can easily point out the exact location of the Mie Atep shop, Jalan Sriwijaya Tanjung Pandan.
Inside the shop there are a number of tables complete with plastic chairs. On the table, a cross is clearly visible indicating the shop owner has implemented health protocols for his visitors. Before entering the shop, all visitors are required to wash their hands.
The owner of Mie Atep has opened his shop from 09.00. You will be greeted by a woman sitting behind the cashier counter. That’s Mrs. Atep, the shop owner. On the wall of the stall hang a number of photos including photos of politicians and artists. The mark of Mie Atep is popular among politicians and artists.
Mrs. Atep said, Mie Belitung is made from yellow noodles doused with shrimp broth. In the noodles there is a mixture of shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, chips, and cucumber. The sauce, which is slightly thick, tastes sweet and savory, this is really appetizing, especially when eaten hot.
Another distinctive feature, continued Mrs. Atep, is that Atep noodles are served on a plate covered with Simpur leaves, a leaf that looks like teak leaves – a typical Belitung tree – adds another flavor to other noodles in the country.
Mrs. Atep admitted that this Atep noodle companion will pamper your tongue and throat with the Key Orange Ice Drink. Belitung’s typical drink. It feels good, cool and refreshing. I got all the tests related to all the spices and recipes for Atep Belitung noodles from her parents, who started her business since 1973.
Mrs. Atep explained, Mie Atep Belitung was always served fresh because it was only prepared after the buyer ordered. The yellow noodles on the plate are briefly brewed with hot water and filtered. After being filtered, it is then given complementary side dishes.
Ny Atep deliberately didn’t serve the fried version. Even so, noodle lovers don’t need to worry, because the Atep noodles wrapped in Simpur leaves will still taste good when you want to eat them. [traveltext.id/photo Dudut.S]
