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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾65gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Koto Mee

How to order / say it
Say it Koto Mee — [Ko-to Mee]
Order Can I have Koto Mee?
Locally Keta bele ha'u simu Koto Mee?
Say locally

A rich coconut-flavored noodle soup with a spicy kick.

Why try it?

Koto Mee is a beloved comfort food on the island, reflecting the fusion of maritime flavors and island warmth with its nourishing broth.

How it tastes

The soup is robust and creamy from the coconut milk, with a spicy and savory broth enriched by noodles and a flavorful spice blend.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Emerging as a popular dish on Atauro Island in the early 20th century, Koto Mee combines traditional methods and ingredients to create a unique local favorite.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice noodles
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧂 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 🥕 100 g bean sprouts
  • 🧄 2 stalks spring onions
  • 🍋 1 pc lime

Method

  1. 1 Boil rice noodles until tender and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat coconut milk, then stir in red curry paste.
  3. 3 Add noodles and bean sprouts, simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Garnish with spring onions and lime slices.
  5. 5 Serve immediately.

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