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Papeda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

Papeda, a dish from Indonesia
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Papeda, or bubur sagu, is a type of congee made from sago starch. It is a staple food of the people indigenous to Eastern Indonesia, namely parts of Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands and coastal Papua.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientssago starch, water
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodstarch stirred with hot water into a gel
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylebland, gluey, neutral staple
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenstaple eaten with fish soup

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Papeda come from?
Papeda is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Papeda?
Papeda, or bubur sagu, is a type of congee made from sago starch. It is a staple food of the people indigenous to Eastern Indonesia, namely parts of Sulawesi, the Maluku Islands and coastal Papua.