Nasi padang
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Nasi padang, sometimes referred to as Padang rice, is a Minangkabau dish of steamed rice served with various choices of pre-cooked dishes originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is named after the city of Padang, the capital of the West Sumatra province.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | steamed rice, various pre-cooked meat and vegetable dishes, chili, coconut |
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| 🔥Cooking method | steamed rice served with assorted ready-made dishes |
| 👅Flavour & style | spicy, rich, varied |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | restaurant meal with multiple shared dishes |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Nasi padang come from?
Nasi padang is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Nasi padang?
Nasi padang, sometimes referred to as Padang rice, is a Minangkabau dish of steamed rice served with various choices of pre-cooked dishes originating from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is named after the city of Padang, the capital of the West Sumatra province.