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Nasi padang

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Nasi padang, a dish from Indonesia
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Nasi padang, sometimes referred to as Padang rice, is a Minangkabau dish of steamed rice served with various choices of pre-cooked dishes originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is named after the city of Padang, the capital of the West Sumatra province.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssteamed rice, various pre-cooked meat and vegetable dishes, chili, coconut
🔥Cooking methodsteamed rice served with assorted ready-made dishes
👅Flavour & stylespicy, rich, varied
🕒When it’s eatenrestaurant meal with multiple shared dishes

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Where does Nasi padang come from?
Nasi padang is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Nasi padang?
Nasi padang, sometimes referred to as Padang rice, is a Minangkabau dish of steamed rice served with various choices of pre-cooked dishes originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is named after the city of Padang, the capital of the West Sumatra province.