Lemang (steamed Rice Cake With Coconut)
Lemang is a traditional Indonesian dish, particularly popular in Palembang cuisine, made from glutinous rice and coconut milk, cooked in a bamboo tube. This savory and aromatic steamed rice cake is a staple during festive occasions and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Banana leaves, for wrapping
Instructions
- Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water for 2 hours.
- Drain the rice and mix it with coconut milk and salt.
- Wrap the mixture in banana leaves and place it in a bamboo tube.
- Steam the bamboo tube over medium heat for 2 hours.
- Let it cool before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 2 hours
- Total time:
- 2 hours
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Bamboo tube Steamer
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve Lemang with rendang or grilled chicken for a complete Indonesian feast.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to properly wrap the Lemang in banana leaves to prevent the coconut milk from leaking during steaming.
Cost
$5