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asam pedas

Traditional dish from Indonesia

About asam pedas

Malay and Minangkabau food

Asam pedas is a traditional sour and spicy gulai commonly found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The dish is typically associated with Malay, Minangkabau, Acehnese and Peranakan cuisines, and is prepared using various types of seafood or freshwater fish.

Key Ingredients

  • beef
  • fish

Cuisine Type

  • Indonesian cuisine

Dietary Information

Traditional Indonesia cuisine

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