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timphan

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

timphan, a dish from Indonesia
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Timphan or jeumphan is a steamed banana dumpling, a traditional kue specialty of Aceh, Indonesia usually served during Eid or other special occasions. Ingredients to make timphan consists of glutinous rice flour, ground banana and coconut milk.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsglutinous rice flour, banana, coconut milk, sugar
🔥Cooking methodsteamed dumplings wrapped in leaves
👅Flavour & stylesweet, soft, fragrant
🕒When it’s eatenfestive treat for celebrations

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Frequently asked questions

Where does timphan come from?
timphan is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is timphan?
Timphan or jeumphan is a steamed banana dumpling, a traditional kue specialty of Aceh, Indonesia usually served during Eid or other special occasions. Ingredients to make timphan consists of glutinous rice flour, ground banana and coconut milk.