Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 6-8 sausages (chicken or beef)
- 2 pandan leaves (optional)
- Banana leaves for wrapping
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Food processor or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
- Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 2 hours.
- Drain the rice and blend it with coconut milk, salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a pot and add pandan leaves (if using). Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a sticky dough.
- Remove the pandan leaves and let the dough cool down.
- Cut the sausages into small pieces (about 1 inch long).
- Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it on a piece of banana leaf. Place a piece of sausage on top of the dough and wrap it tightly with the banana leaf. Repeat until all the dough and sausages are used up.
- Steam the lemper sosis for 30-40 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove from the steamer and let cool before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours (including soaking time)
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Steaming temperature: 100°C (212°F)
Serving size:
- Makes about 12-16 pieces
Nutritional information:
- Each piece of lemper sosis contains approximately 200-250 calories, 10-15g of fat, 20-25g of carbohydrates, and 5-10g of protein.
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice can be substituted with regular rice, but the texture will be different.
- Coconut milk can be substituted with regular milk or cream, but the flavor will be different.
- Pandan leaves can be omitted if not available.
Variations:
- Lemper ayam (chicken lemper) can be made by replacing the sausages with cooked shredded chicken.
- Lemper isi telur (egg-filled lemper) can be made by adding a hard-boiled egg to the sausage filling.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh banana leaves for wrapping to prevent tearing.
- Wet your hands with water or oil before handling the sticky dough.
- Make sure the lemper sosis are tightly wrapped to prevent the filling from falling out during steaming.
Storage instructions:
- Lemper sosis can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, steam the lemper sosis for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the lemper sosis on a platter and garnish with fresh herbs or sliced chili peppers.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
- Sliced chili peppers
Pairings:
- Lemper sosis can be served as a snack or appetizer on its own or paired with a dipping sauce (such as sweet chili sauce or peanut sauce).
Suggested side dishes:
- Indonesian-style fried rice (nasi goreng)
- Vegetable stir-fry (tumis sayur)
- Spicy chicken satay (sate ayam)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more coconut milk or water.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more glutinous rice flour.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the sausages are fully cooked before using them as filling.
- Use clean and food-safe banana leaves for wrapping.
- Store the lemper sosis in the refrigerator or freezer to prevent bacterial growth.
Food history:
- Lemper sosis is a popular snack in Indonesia, especially in Java and Sumatra. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch colonial era, when the Dutch introduced sausages to Indonesia.
Flavor profiles:
- Lemper sosis is savory and slightly sweet, with a chewy texture from the glutinous rice dough and a juicy filling from the sausages.
Serving suggestions:
- Lemper sosis can be served as a snack or appetizer, or as part of a larger meal.
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Region: Indonesian