Pempek
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Pempek, mpek-mpek, or, colloquially, empek-empek, is a savory Indonesian fishcake, made of fish and tapioca, from Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Pempek is served with a rich sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuka or kuah cuko, or just "cuko".
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | fish, tapioca starch, egg, vinegar sauce, chili |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | shaped, boiled then often fried |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory fishcake with sweet-sour tangy dipping sauce |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | snack or light meal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pempek come from?
Pempek is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Pempek?
Pempek, mpek-mpek, or, colloquially, empek-empek, is a savory Indonesian fishcake, made of fish and tapioca, from Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Pempek is served with a rich sweet and sour sauce called kuah cuka or kuah cuko, or just "cuko".