 Tumpeng: cone-shaped rice surrounded by assorted Indonesian dishes | |
| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia[1][2] |
| Region or state | Java,[1] Nationwide |
| Associatedcuisine | Indonesia |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Cone-shaped rice,urab (vegetables in shredded coconut),fried chicken, fried tempeh, boiled marble egg, shredded omelette, saltedanchovy, and peanuts |
| Variations | Tumpeng robyong, tumpeng putih, tumpeng nasi uduk, tumpeng slametan (nasi kuning) |
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Tumpeng (Javanese:ꦠꦸꦩ꧀ꦥꦼꦁ;Balinese:ᬢᬸᬫ᭄ᬧᭂᬂ) is anIndonesian cone-shaped rice dish with side dishes of vegetables and meat originating fromJavanese cuisine.[1] Traditionally featured in theslametan ceremony, the rice is made by using a cone-shaped woven bamboo container. The rice itself may be plainsteamed rice,uduk rice (cooked withcoconut milk), oryellow rice (uduk rice colored with (turmeric)).[2]
The rice cone is set out on thetampah (rounded woven bamboo container), covered with a banana leaf, and surrounded by assorted Indonesian dishes. In 2013, theIndonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy promoted tumpeng as one of 30Indonesian culinary icons[3] and declared it Indonesia's officialnational dish in 2014, describing it as "the dish that binds the diversity of Indonesian various culinary traditions".[4]
Tumpeng is a symbol of gratitude.[2] According to folklore in Java and Bali, the cone-shaped dish symbolises life and the glory of God as the creator of nature, and the side dishes and vegetables represent the life and harmony of nature. Usually, tumpeng is served with spinach, which is a traditional symbol of prosperity in Javanese agricultural society.[5]
The cone-shaped rice is surrounded by assorted Indonesian dishes, such asurap vegetables,ayam goreng (fried chicken),ayam bakar (grilled chicken),empal gepuk (sweet and spicy fried beef),abon sapi (beef floss),semur (beef stew in sweet soy sauce),teri kacang (anchovy with peanuts), fried prawn,telur pindang (boiled marble egg), shredded omelette,tempe orek (sweet and dry friedtempeh),perkedel kentang (mashed potato fritters),perkedel jagung (corn fritters),sambal goreng ati (liver in chilli sauce), sliced cucumbers and many other things.[6]
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There are several variants of tumpeng, determined according to the ceremonies.[2]
Today, most Indonesians serve tumpeng as a dish to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday party,arisan, family or neighborhood gathering, farewell party, celebrations, recitals, and many other joyous events.[7] Because of its festive and celebration value, up until now tumpeng sometimes seen as an Indonesian counterpart ofbirthday cake.[8]
In 2009,Garuda Indonesia started offeringMini Nasi Tumpeng Nusantara as part of its new concept to highlight Indonesia's hospitality.[9]
Tumpeng is offered in Indonesian restaurants abroad, such as in neighboringSingapore[10] and theNetherlands[11] as well as in Kelantan.[12]
The building ofSuharto'sPurna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum inTaman Mini Indonesia Indah, Jakarta, took shape of tumpeng.[13]
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