How to pronounce Rujak cingur

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈrud͡ʒaʔ ˈt͡ʃiŋʊr/. In plain English letters that is ROO-jahk CHING-oor, 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 Rujak cingur?

Rujak cingur is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: East Java (Surabaya). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef, vegetables and beans & tofu. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Rujak cingur comes from

Rujak cingur is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map.

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