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Bekasam

Freshwater fish fermented with rice and salt until sour, then fried

Indonesia Fermented & pickled One for the adventurous

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History

A South Sumatran and Lampung preserve from the rivers, made when the catch outstrips what can be eaten fresh.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bekasam?

Bekasam is a fermented & pickled from Indonesia: freshwater fish fermented with rice and salt until sour, then fried. A South Sumatran and Lampung preserve from the rivers, made when the catch outstrips what can be eaten fresh.

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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