Rice Wizards

Accomplished cooks in East Kalimantan, Aceh, Lampung and Padang possess rare cooking expertise. In their hands, ordinary and glutinous rice is processed into a delicious treat. Passing on their knowledge presents a challenge.

Jawariyah, 42, bubur peca maker

The broth in the pan at the Sirathal Mustaqim Mosque in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, had been brewing since 8am when Tempo visited a fortnight ago. Four cooks making bubur pecaa chicken porridge

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