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tumpeng

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

tumpeng, a dish from Indonesia
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Tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine. Traditionally featured in the slametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsrice, turmeric, coconut, vegetables, chicken, eggs
🔥Cooking methodsteamed rice molded into a cone, surrounded by sides
👅Flavour & stylefragrant, savory, festive variety of accompaniments
🕒When it’s eatencenterpiece of celebratory communal ceremonies

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Where does tumpeng come from?
tumpeng is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is tumpeng?
Tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine. Traditionally featured in the slametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container.