Ketupat

Ketupat is a type of compressed rice cake commonly found across Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Timor-Leste and southern Thailand. It is traditionally made by filling a pouch woven from young palm leaves with rice, which is then boiled until the grains expand and form a firm, compact mass. Ketupat is typically served as an accompaniment to meat, vegetable or coconut milk-based dishes and is widely prepared for festive and ceremonial occasions. The dish is known by various regional names, including kupat (Javanese and Sundanese), tipat (Balinese), katupat (Banjar), katupa (Tetum), katupa’ (Makassarese), topat (Sasak) and katupek (Minangkabau), among others.

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