Mee Calong

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Mee Calong in Beserah

Mee Calong (Jawi: مي چالوڠ), also spelled Mi Calong, [1] is a noodle dish eaten with fish soup, fish balls, and tofu puffs. [1] [2] This original Beserah traditional cuisine was introduced to the local people of Beserah years ago by a Malay trader from Terengganu known as Cik Kadir. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Mee Calong: The Traditional Fish Ball Noodle Soup from Beserah Pahang". The Ambitious Salted Fish. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  2. 1 2 "Beserah Original Cuisine - Mee Calong".