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Lemon and Cilantro Lemper Ayam with Glutinous Rice and Chicken

Fresh and zesty with a bright citrus note and aromatic cilantro.

42 minutes4 servings
Lemon and Cilantro Lemper Ayam with Glutinous Rice and Chicken
Photo: Bebigbear2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Before mixing ingredients, add lemon zest, cilantro, and coriander to the bowl with glutinous rice, water, chicken, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, shredded coconut, and banana leaves. Rinse glutinous rice and cook with water in a rice cooker or pot until tender. Let cool.
  2. Rinse glutinous rice and cook with water in a rice cooker or pot until tender. Let cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix chicken breast with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Cook until fully done, then shred.
  4. Spread a small amount of rice on a banana leaf, add chicken and shredded coconut, then roll tightly.
  5. Steam the rolled lemper for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors meld.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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