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Lontong dekem

Traditional dish from Indonesia

Street Food

About Lontong dekem

Indonesian spicy rice cake dish originating from Dekem region in Central Java

Lontong dekem, also known as dekem rice cake, is a traditional Indonesian dish originating from Pemalang Regency in Central Java. The name dekem comes from the Javanese word meaning "immersion," referring to the method of soaking the rice cakes in water during preparation.

Cuisine Type

  • Indonesian cuisine

Dietary Information

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Traditional Indonesia cuisine

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