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Lontong dekem

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Lontong dekem, a dish from Indonesia
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Lontong dekem, also known as dekem rice cake, is a traditional Indonesian dish originating from Pemalang Regency in Central Java. The name dekem comes from the Javanese word meaning "immersion," referring to the method of soaking the rice cakes in water during preparation.

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Where does Lontong dekem come from?
Lontong dekem is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Lontong dekem?
Lontong dekem, also known as dekem rice cake, is a traditional Indonesian dish originating from Pemalang Regency in Central Java. The name dekem comes from the Javanese word meaning "immersion," referring to the method of soaking the rice cakes in water during preparation.