Cat Rice (nasi Kucing Love)

Cat Rice (Nasi Kucing Love) is a popular Javanese dish that consists of small portions of rice wrapped in banana leaves. It is a traditional dish often served as a snack or side dish in Indonesia.

Cat Rice (nasi Kucing Love)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of rice
  • 10 pieces of banana leaves
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice thoroughly and drain.
  2. Add water, salt, and rice to a pot and cook until the rice is fluffy.
  3. Divide the cooked rice into small portions and wrap them in banana leaves.
  4. Steam the wrapped rice for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve the Cat Rice (Nasi Kucing Love) while warm.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
3g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Pot Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve Cat Rice with fried tempeh or crispy anchovies for a delicious snack.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to wrap the rice tightly in the banana leaves to keep it moist and flavorful.

Cost

$5