Betawi Rice Cakes (betawi Lontong Cap Go Meh)

Betawi Rice Cakes (Betawi Lontong Cap Go Meh) is a traditional dish from the Betawi cuisine, which is the native cuisine of the Betawi people in Jakarta, Indonesia. This dish is typically served during the Cap Go Meh festival, which marks the 15th and final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Betawi Rice Cakes (betawi Lontong Cap Go Meh)

Ingredients

  • 1 kg glutinous rice
  • Banana leaves
  • Water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 1 hour.
  2. Drain the rice and place it in a large pot. Add water and salt, then cook over medium heat until the rice is fully cooked and sticky.
  3. Cut the banana leaves into small pieces and use them to wrap the cooked rice into small cakes.
  4. Secure the banana leaf wraps with toothpicks and steam the rice cakes for 30 minutes.
  5. Let the rice cakes cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Steamer

Tools

Knife Toothpicks

Serving suggestions

Serve the Betawi Rice Cakes with a side of spicy peanut sauce and fried tofu.

Tips & tricks

To enhance the flavor, you can add pandan leaves while cooking the glutinous rice.

Cost

$5