Lontong Love Affair

Lontong Love Affair is a traditional Malay dish that is loved for its aromatic flavors and comforting taste. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion.

Lontong Love Affair

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 stalk of lemongrass
  • 2 inches of galangal
  • 4 pieces of tofu
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cucumber, sliced

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and place it in a banana leaf, then roll and secure the ends with toothpicks to form lontong (compressed rice cakes).
  2. In a pot, combine the coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, tofu, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the lontong into the pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Serve the lontong with hard-boiled eggs and sliced cucumber.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Pot Banana leaf Toothpicks

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Enjoy the lontong with sambal (spicy chili paste) and fried anchovies for extra flavor.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to wrap the lontong tightly to achieve the perfect texture.

Cost

$10