Mie celor

Mie celor is a delectable noodle soup originating from Palembang, a city in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This comforting dish features thick yellow wheat noodles bathed in a creamy broth made from coconut milk and shrimp. The broth, whether prepared with dried or fresh shrimp, exudes a rich, savory flavor.

When you order a bowl of mie celor, it arrives generously garnished with bean sprouts, a hard-boiled egg, fresh celery, scallions, and crispy fried shallots. Depending on the type of shrimp used, the soup might be topped with whole peeled shrimp or a sprinkling of ground dried shrimp powder. For those who enjoy a bit of spice, sambal—a hot chili paste—is often served on the side.

The name "celor" or "celur" is derived from the local South Sumatran Malay dialect, meaning to soften and cook the noodles before they are simmered in the coconut milk soup. Alongside the renowned pempek, mie celor has earned its status as one of Palembang's signature dishes.