How to pronounce Kuah pliek u

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkuwah pliʔ ˈu/. In plain English letters that is KOO-wah plee-ook OO, 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 Kuah pliek u?

Kuah pliek u is a soup or stew of Indonesia. Where it comes from: Aceh. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables and nuts & seeds. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Kuah pliek u comes from

Kuah pliek u is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from Aceh.

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