Rijsttafel ( rysse-tah-fəl, dutch: [ˈrɛistaːfəl] (listen)), a dutch word that literally translates to "rice table", is an indonesian elaborate meal adapted by the dutch following the hidang presentation of nasi padang from the padang region of west sumatra. it consists of many (forty is not an unusual number) side dishes served in small portions, accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways. popular side dishes include egg rolls, sambals, satay, fish, fruit, vegetables, pickles, and nuts. in most areas where it is served, such as the netherlands, and other areas of strong dutch influence (such as parts of the west indies), it is known under its dutch name. although the dishes se...

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