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Lontong Rice Cake Recipe

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Rice Cake (Lontong) with Rice Cooker Recipe by Pawon Indo Bule Cookpad
Rice Cake (Lontong) with Rice Cooker Recipe by Pawon Indo Bule Cookpad from cookpad.com

Description

Lontong is a traditional Indonesian dish made from compressed rice cake. It is usually served with various side dishes such as vegetables, meat, or soup. The texture of lontong is soft and chewy, and it has a slightly sweet taste. This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Prep time

The preparation time for lontong rice cake recipe is approximately 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cooking time for lontong rice cake recipe is approximately 90 minutes.

Ingredient

To make lontong rice cake, you will need the following ingredients:
  • 1 kg of rice
  • Banana leaves
  • Water
  • Salt

Equipment

To make lontong rice cake, you will need the following equipment:
  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Cooking twine

Method

Follow these steps to make lontong rice cake:
  1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 4 hours.
  2. Drain the water and put the rice in a blender. Add water and blend until it becomes a smooth paste.
  3. Add salt to the rice paste and mix well.
  4. Cut the banana leaves into 20cm x 20cm squares.
  5. Place 2-3 tablespoons of rice paste onto the center of a banana leaf square.
  6. Roll the banana leaf and paste into a cylinder, making sure to seal the edges tightly.
  7. Tie the ends of the banana leaf cylinder with cooking twine.
  8. Repeat the process until all of the rice paste is used up.
  9. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
  10. Put the banana leaf cylinders into the boiling water and cook for 90 minutes.
  11. Remove the banana leaf cylinders from the water and let them cool.
  12. Remove the cooking twine and cut the lontong into slices.
  13. Lontong rice cake is ready to serve.

Notes

Make sure to use fresh banana leaves for this recipe. If you cannot find banana leaves, you can use plastic wrap instead. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the banana leaf cylinders.

Nutrition Info

One serving of lontong rice cake (100g) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 119
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 0g

Recipe Tips

To enhance the flavor of lontong rice cake, you can serve it with various side dishes such as chicken curry, beef rendang, or vegetables in coconut milk. You can also slice the lontong into small pieces and use it as a substitute for rice in other dishes. Lontong can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat the lontong, steam it for 10-15 minutes or microwave it for 2-3 minutes. Enjoy your homemade lontong rice cake!

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