How to pronounce Ayam taliwang

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈajam taˈliwaŋ/. In plain English letters that is AH-yahm tah-LEE-wahng, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Ayam taliwang?

Ayam taliwang is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: West Nusa Tenggara (Lombok and Sumbawa). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Ayam taliwang comes from

Ayam taliwang is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map.

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Food of Indonesia

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