tumpeng
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine. Traditionally featured in the slametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice, turmeric, coconut, vegetables, chicken, eggs |
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| 🔥Cooking method | steamed rice molded into a cone, surrounded by sides |
| 👅Flavour & style | fragrant, savory, festive variety of accompaniments |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | centerpiece of celebratory communal ceremonies |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does tumpeng come from?
tumpeng is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is tumpeng?
Tumpeng is an Indonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating from Javanese cuisine. Traditionally featured in the slametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container.