Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1 cup green mung beans, soaked overnight
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 pandan leaves
- Banana leaves, cut into 10x10 cm squares
- Cooking twine
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain the rice and set it aside.
3. In a pot, cook the soaked mung beans with 1 cup of water until they are soft and mushy.
4. Add 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the pot and cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the pandan leaves from the pot and set the mixture aside.
6. In a separate pot, mix the remaining coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar with the glutinous rice.
7. Add 2 cups of water to the pot and cook the rice until it is soft and sticky.
8. Cut the banana leaves into 10x10 cm squares and wipe them clean.
9. Take a spoonful of the cooked glutinous rice and flatten it onto a banana leaf.
10. Add a spoonful of the mung bean mixture onto the rice and cover it with another spoonful of rice.
11. Fold the banana leaf into a neat package and tie it with cooking twine.
12. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used up.
13. Steam the lemper for 30 minutes or until the banana leaves are soft and pliable.
14. Remove the lemper from the steamer and let them cool before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours
Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
Makes 10 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 250
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 400mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice can be substituted with regular rice, but the texture will be different.
- Mung beans can be substituted with other types of beans or lentils.
- Pandan leaves can be substituted with vanilla extract or other flavorings.
Variations:
- Lemper ayam (chicken lemper) can be made by substituting the mung bean mixture with shredded chicken.
- Lemper ketan hitam (black glutinous rice lemper) can be made by substituting the glutinous rice with black glutinous rice.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking the glutinous rice before cooking will help it become sticky and soft.
- Use fresh banana leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
- Make sure to tie the banana leaves tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out during steaming.
Storage instructions:
Lemper can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Lemper can be reheated in the microwave or steamed for a few minutes until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the lemper on a platter and garnish with sliced cucumber and tomato.
Garnishes:
Sliced cucumber and tomato
Pairings:
Lemper can be served as a snack or appetizer and pairs well with tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Sambal goreng kentang (spicy potato stew)
- Sayur lodeh (vegetable curry)
- Acar (pickled vegetables)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the glutinous rice is too dry, add more water and cook it for a few more minutes.
- If the banana leaves are too tough, steam the lemper for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wash the banana leaves thoroughly before using them.
- Store the lemper in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth.
Food history:
Lemper is a traditional Indonesian snack that is commonly served during special occasions such as weddings and religious ceremonies.
Flavor profiles:
Lemper kacang hijau has a sweet and savory flavor with a sticky and chewy texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the lemper on a platter with sliced cucumber and tomato for a colorful and refreshing presentation.
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Region: Indonesian