Ingredients
- 2 glasses water
- 2-3 bunches of papaya leaves
- 2-3 bunches of cassava leaves
- I banana flower heart
- A few pace/noni leaves
- Fried anchovies
- Cooking oil
- ½ tsp salt
Spice Paste
- 4-5 shallots
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 3-4 medium-sized tomatoes
- A few red chilies
- A few of red bird’s eye chilies
People from Maumere, as do most people of Flores, like bitter tasting dishes. Papaya leaves are a must for the perfect rumpu rampe.
Steps
- Slice shallots, garlic, tomatoes, red chilies and bird’s eye chilies. Set aside.
- Bring salted water to boil. Add papaya leaves, cassava leaves, pace/noni leaves, and banana flower heart and cook until tender. Set aside to cool. Slice all vegetables coarsely.
- Stir-fry shallots and garlic until fragrant and golden brown. Add tomato, red chilies, and bird’s eye chilies.
- Add fried anchovies and stir well. Add sliced vegetables. Sprinkle with salt. Stir well. Remove from heat. Serve.
