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Pepes Tahu
Pepes tahu is Sundanese steamed tofu, mashed with coconut, egg and spices, wrapped tightly in banana leaves and steamed until fragrant.
Satay
Grilled meat skewers with rich peanut dipping sauce.
Nasi Uduk
Nasi uduk is Indonesian rice cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass and spices, served with fried shallots, egg and sambal.
Sambal Ulek
Sambal ulek is the raw Indonesian chilli paste pounded in a stone mortar, the base of every table sambal from Java to Sumatra.
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Nasi Timbel
Nasi Timbel is a Sundanese rice dish from West Java, Indonesia: fragrant steamed rice wrapped in banana leaf, served with fried chicken, sambal, and fresh vegetables.
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