Ndandakne Sego

“Hahh, nasi didandakne? What does that even mean? What are they doing to the rice? 😱”

Have you heard this term before? In Java, “ndandakne sego” refers to fixing or repurposing leftover rice. One common example is turning leftover white rice into fried rice.

Does your region have a similar term or tradition for repurposing leftover rice? Let us know in the comments! 🧐