menepung

Menepung is a term with more than one reference in Indonesian context. In language, menepung is a transitive verb form derived from tepung (flour). It describes the act of coating or dusting a food item with flour, a preparation step common before frying or sautéing. The construction follows standard Indonesian morphology: prefix me- attaches to a base, producing a verb that denotes an action performed by the subject.

In culinary use, examples include lightly flouring meat, fish, or vegetables to create a protective crust and to improve browning. The term is often translated into English as to dredge or to flour.

Geographically, Menepung also appears as a toponym in Indonesia, used for the names of villages or settlements in different regions. As with many place names, the origin may relate to historical local industries, such as grain milling or food trade, but the specific etymology varies by locality.

Notes: For disambiguation, different articles may exist; readers should seek context to identify whether the reference is linguistic or geographical. If you want to add specific places, providing the province or district can help locate the exact reference.