pepes
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Pepes is an Indonesian cooking method using banana leaves as food wrappings. The banana-leaf package containing food is secured with lidi seumat and then steamed or grilled on charcoal.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | banana leaf, fish or meat, spice paste, chili, herbs |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | wrapped in banana leaf, steamed or grilled |
| 👅Flavour & style | aromatic, spicy, fragrant |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | main dish served with rice |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does pepes come from?
pepes is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is pepes?
Pepes is an Indonesian cooking method using banana leaves as food wrappings. The banana-leaf package containing food is secured with lidi seumat and then steamed or grilled on charcoal.