Indonesian · Indonesia
Lemper with Glutinous Rice and Chicken
Glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves with seasoned chicken, a popular Indonesian rice dish.
40 minutes4 servings

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