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Oncom

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Oncom, a dish from Indonesia
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Oncom is a fermented food which is one of the traditional staples of the Sundanese cuisine of Indonesia. There are two kinds of oncom: red oncom and black oncom.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspressed soy or peanut cake, mold culture, seasoning
🔥Cooking methodfermented then fried or cooked in dishes
👅Flavour & stylesavory, nutty, earthy umami
🕒When it’s eatenfermented staple used in everyday dishes

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Oncom come from?
Oncom is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Oncom?
Oncom is a fermented food which is one of the traditional staples of the Sundanese cuisine of Indonesia. There are two kinds of oncom: red oncom and black oncom.