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Ragi

also called Ibu Roti [Malay], Fatt Fun [Chinese], Pulichanthi [Tamil]

Yeast. It also refers to Ferment.

Rempah

Spice Paste, Masala [India]

A mixture of spices, or a combination of herds and spices. The spices can be dry or fresh. It can also be a combination of dry and fresh ingredients, such as fresh chilies, onions, garlic or ginger. The ingredients are ground into a fine paste by using a mortar and pestle, or an electric blender or food processor. The benefit of using an old fashion granite mortar & pestle, is that no unnecessary liquid need be added. With an electric blender or food processor, a little water or liquid is usually required to get the it going.

Rempah Campur : Allspice. Yoke Tau Khau [Chinese].

Rasa

Pau Choy [Chinese], Muttar Kosai [Tamil]

Taste. It also refers to Feeling or Opinion.

Merasa : To taste.
Merasai : To taste, To feel, To experience.

Rebung

Bamboo Shoot. Bamboo shoots are usually available in cans, and used mostly in restaurant cooking. fresh bamboo shoots, though rare, may sometimes be available.

Rebus

To Boil or Blanch.

Mee Rebus : Blanched Noodles
Mendidih : Boiling.

Reja

Scraps or Leftover.

Rendang

Fried Food.

Merendang : To fry.

Rojak

A salad made of fresh fruits and vegetables, dressed in a special sauce.

Roti

A general term for Bread.

Roti Canai : Also called Roti Paratha or Roti Prata. An Indian specialty, it is a flaky flat bread or pancake, usually served with a side of curry.

Rumbia

Sago Palm.

Rusa

Deer.

Daging Rusa : Deer Meat or Venison.

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