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Lemper with Glutinous Rice and Chicken

Glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves with seasoned chicken, a popular Indonesian rice dish.

40 minutes4 servings
Lemper with Glutinous Rice and Chicken
Photo: Bebigbear2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

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

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