Rijstafel (Noun)
Meaning
Dish originating in Indonesia; a wide variety of foods and sauces are served with rice.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The rijstafel is a traditional Indonesian dish consisting of steamed rice served with various side dishes and spicy sauces.
- At the restaurant, we ordered the rijstafel, which included a vast assortment of dishes, from chicken satay to fried tempeh.
- Rijstafel literally translates to "rice table" and is a staple of Indonesian cuisine, often served at special occasions.
- The rijstafel we had at the festival included around 20 different dishes, all of which complemented the steamed rice perfectly.
- The Dutch colonial legacy in Indonesia can be seen in the rijstafel, a dish that combines various local flavors and ingredients.