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Lontong Balap with Fried Shallots Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 2 cups of bean sprouts
- 2 cups of boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup of fried shallots
- 1 cup of sweet soy sauce
- 1 cup of vegetable oil

Special equipment needed:
- Cheesecloth
- Cooking twine

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Rinse the rice and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain the rice and put it in a blender with 4 cups of water, salt, sugar, and turmeric powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into a cheesecloth and tie it with cooking twine.
4. Boil a pot of water and put the rice mixture in it. Cook for 2 hours, making sure the cheesecloth is submerged in water.
5. Once the rice cake is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool. Cut it into small pieces.
6. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil and fry the shallots until they are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
7. In the same pan, add the sweet soy sauce and the bean sprouts. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bean sprouts are tender.
8. To serve, put the rice cake pieces on a plate and top them with the bean sprouts, boiled eggs, and fried shallots.


- Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 hours
Temperature:
- Boiling water
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 650
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Protein: 20g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use regular soy sauce instead of sweet soy sauce.
- Instead of bean sprouts, you can use shredded cabbage or carrots.

Variations:
- You can add sliced chicken or beef to the dish for added protein.
- You can also add sliced cucumber or tomatoes for a refreshing crunch.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to tie the cheesecloth tightly to prevent the rice mixture from leaking out.
- You can add more water to the pot if needed to keep the cheesecloth submerged.
- To make the fried shallots crispy, make sure the oil is hot enough before adding them to the pan.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover rice cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, steam the rice cake for a few minutes until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the dish on a banana leaf for an authentic touch.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro for added flavor.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of sambal or chili sauce for added heat.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with a side of Indonesian-style fried chicken or tempeh.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the rice cake is too soft, cook it for an additional 30 minutes.
- If the rice cake is too hard, add more water to the pot and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the rice cake thoroughly to prevent foodborne illness.

Food history:
- Lontong Balap is a popular street food in Indonesia, especially in the city of Surabaya.

Flavor profiles:
- The dish is savory and slightly sweet, with a crunchy texture from the fried shallots and bean sprouts.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the dish as a main course for lunch or dinner.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Aromatic, Crunchy