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rica-rica

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

rica-rica, a dish from Indonesia
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Rica-rica is a type of Southeast Asian hot and spicy bumbu found in Minahasan cuisine and Gorontalo cuisine of the Minahasa Peninsula, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsred chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, lime, tomato
🔥Cooking methodground into spice paste, cooked with meat or fish
👅Flavour & stylevery spicy, hot, aromatic
🕒When it’s eatenmain dish served with rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does rica-rica come from?
rica-rica is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is rica-rica?
Rica-rica is a type of Southeast Asian hot and spicy bumbu found in Minahasan cuisine and Gorontalo cuisine of the Minahasa Peninsula, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.