recepi

Recepi is a term used in some languages to refer to a set of instructions for preparing food or drink. In English the common term is recipe. A recepi typically specifies the dish name, serves or yield, a list of ingredients with quantities, and a method that explains the steps to combine and cook the ingredients. Many recepi also include preparation and cooking times, required equipment, and notes on substitutions, dietary restrictions, or nutrition information. In Malay and Indonesian, the equivalent word is resepi (Malay) or resep (Indonesian).

Typically a recepi is organized with an ingredients section followed by a method section. Some recepi present steps in numbered order; others use bullet points or narrative instructions. Digital recepi may include additional elements such as photos, videos, user ratings, serving size adjustments, and search tags to categorize by cuisine, course, or dietary needs.

The history of recepi dates to ancient and medieval kitchens. Some of the oldest preserved recipes come from Mesopotamia and the Roman collection Apicius; medieval European cookbooks compiled household menus. The modern recipe form gained standard measurements and widespread publishing in the 19th and 20th centuries. The rise of the internet and mobile apps has made recipes widely available online with multimedia formats.

Recipes function as practical guides for cooking, as records of culinary techniques and traditions, and as a means of sharing culture. They are often adapted through substitutions and regional variations, and may raise questions about nutrition, allergens, and cultural appropriation.