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Madumongso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

Madumongso, a dish from Indonesia
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Madumongso or madumangsa is a Javanese snack made from black sticky rice as the main ingredient. The sweet flavour is a result of fermenting black sticky rice into tapai and then it is cooked to become dodol.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsblack sticky rice, coconut milk, palm sugar, fermented rice
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodfermented then slow-cooked into a sticky paste
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet with a tangy fermented note
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenfestive snack, often wrapped individually

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Madumongso come from?
Madumongso is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Madumongso?
Madumongso or madumangsa is a Javanese snack made from black sticky rice as the main ingredient. The sweet flavour is a result of fermenting black sticky rice into tapai and then it is cooked to become dodol.