tapai

Example:The local sweet dish is also known as pulut, a traditional tapai variant.

Definition:Another term used in Malaysia for the traditional fermented food resembling tapai, made from the starchy part of the cassava plant.

Example:In some parts of Indonesia, another term for a similar fermented dish is papeda, which is made from the starchy cassava root.

Definition:A similar fermented dish made from the tapioca root, commonly found in the Indonesian cuisine, especially in some regions on the island of Java.