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Rica-rica

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Rica-rica
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Rica-rica (or sometimes simply called rica) is a type of Southeast Asian hot and spicy bumbu (spice mixture) found in Minahasan cuisine and Gorontalo cuisine of the Minahasa Peninsula, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Rica-rica uses much chopped or ground red and green chili peppers, bird's eye chili, shallots, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt and sugar. The ground spices are cooked in coconut oil and mixed with lime leaf, bruised lemongrass and lime juice.

Dances and dishes known across the province.