rica

14:34 Dec 1, 2011
Indonesian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Food & Drink
Indonesian term or phrase: rica
petani rica

I can't find what "rica" is. I'm looking for a plant name here.
I know there's food like "ayam rica-rica". But still no idea what "rica" is...
Benedicta Tjoea
Indonesia
Local time: 22:14


Summary of answers provided
4 +1small chili
ria ulfah ardhiyani
5Chili
Ridha Harwan
4chilli OR chili
Dennis Lischer
2pepper
David Andersen


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pepper


Explanation:
Just a guess, maybe it's a misprint for merica

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Note added at 22 jam (2011-12-02 12:59:19 GMT)
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I think I'm wrong, the discussion shows it's chili

David Andersen
Australia
Local time: 01:14
Native speaker of: English
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2 days 14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
small chili


Explanation:
Rica is the term used by herbs trader in Manado to name chili.
As some following articles said:

Sejak beberapa pekan terkahir ini, komoditi rica (cabe rawit) lokal mulai sulit didapatkan di pasaran. http://www.hariankomentar.com/arsip/arsip_2006/des_22/eko03....

HARGA cabe (rica, sebutan pedagang rempah-rempah di Manado, red) Gorontalo dan Kotamobagu menggila. Ini berdasarkan pantauan Manado Post Minggu (23/11) kemarin di beberapa pasar tradisional. http://www.manadopost.co.id/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=1...

ria ulfah ardhiyani
Australia
Local time: 01:14
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian, Native in JavaneseJavanese

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agree  ErichEko ⟹⭐
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Chili


Explanation:
Cabai Rawit (Rica) = Chili

Ridha Harwan
Indonesia
Local time: 22:14
Native speaker of: Native in IndonesianIndonesian
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chilli OR chili


Explanation:
According to dictionary.com there are two ways to spell it:

1. chili
2. chilli

Dennis Lischer
Indonesia
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in IndonesianIndonesian
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