Why The Ugliest Noodles In The World Are An Indonesian Delicacy | Still Standing | Business Insider [X5m4CwY7jjC]
Indonesia’s mie lethek noodles are called “ugly,” because of their dull grayish color when cooked. We visited a factory that still makes them using 2,000-year-old methods, one of only two left in the country. They’re competing with major instant noodle manufacturers, and are struggling to survive. 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Soaking Cassava 01:18 - Grinding Flour 02:29 - Steam Oven 03:50 - Pressing Dough 05:04 - Drying Noodles 06:49 - Mie Lethek History 07:38 - Selling to Vendors 08:42 - Chef Cooking 09:51 - Future of Factory 11:06 - Credits WATCH MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: Only Five People Know The Secret To Making Zildjian's Iconic Cymbals | Still Standing How Dutch Clog Makers Are Keeping An 850-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing This "Dinosaur Egg" is One Of The Rarest Salts In The World | Still Standing | Insider Business ------------------------------------------------------ #noodles #StillStanding #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Insider Business on Facebook: Insider Business on Instagram: Insider Business on Twitter: Insider Business on Snapchat: Insider Business on TikTok: Why The Ugliest Noodles In The World Are An Indonesian Delicacy | Still Standing | Business Insider