pempek

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A savoury fishcake delicacy from Indonesia (Palembang), made of fish, egg, and tapioca usually served with the traditional spice-based broth and sometimes also served with noodles.

Word forms

pempek

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Indonesian pempek, derived from Musi pempek.

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