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nasi kucing

Traditional dish from Indonesia

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About nasi kucing

Indonesian rice dish originating from Java island

Nasi kucing is an Indonesian rice dish that originated in Central Java, primarily in the Yogyakarta, Semarang, and Surakarta areas but has since spread throughout the country. It consists of a small portion of rice with toppings, usually sambal, dried fish, and tempeh, wrapped in banana leaves.

Key Ingredients

  • rice
  • sambal
  • anchovy as food

Cuisine Type

  • Indonesian cuisine

Dietary Information

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Traditional Indonesia cuisine

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