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keumamah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

keumamah, a dish from Indonesia
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Keumamah is a traditional dried fish in Acehnese cuisine, usually made skipjack or tuna. Keumamah is also known as "wood fish", due to its hardness.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsskipjack or tuna, salt
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodboiled then dried until hard
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & styleintensely savory, fishy, preserved
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenpreserved ingredient cooked into curries or stir-fries

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Frequently asked questions

Where does keumamah come from?
keumamah is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is keumamah?
Keumamah is a traditional dried fish in Acehnese cuisine, usually made skipjack or tuna. Keumamah is also known as "wood fish", due to its hardness.