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tumpeng

Traditional dish from Indonesia

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About tumpeng

Indonesian rice dish molded into a mountain shape and served with various side dishes originating from Java island

Tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine. Traditionally featured in the slametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container. The rice itself may be plain steamed rice, uduk rice, or yellow rice.

Key Ingredients

  • egg as food
  • rice
  • tempeh

Cuisine Type

  • Indonesian cuisine

Components

  • cooked rice

Dietary Information

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