How to pronounce Se'i

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈseʔi/. In plain English letters that is SEH-ee, 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 Se'i?

Se'i is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: East Nusa Tenggara (Rote and Kupang). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork and beef. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Se'i comes from

Se'i is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map.

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