Nasi Timbel Love
Nasi Timbel Love is a traditional Javanese dish that is both flavorful and comforting. This dish features fragrant rice wrapped in banana leaves, served with a variety of side dishes. It's a perfect meal to share with your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of jasmine rice
- 4 banana leaves, cut into 8x8 inch squares
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 pieces of fried chicken
- Sambal (spicy chili paste)
- Fried tempeh
- Fried tofu
- Sliced cucumber and tomatoes
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice and drain well.
- In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, and salt. Cook over low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the coconut milk is absorbed.
- Divide the rice into 4 portions and place each portion onto a banana leaf. Wrap the rice into a neat square parcel and secure with toothpicks.
- Steam the wrapped rice parcels for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the Nasi Timbel with fried chicken, sambal, fried tempeh, fried tofu, and sliced cucumber and tomatoes.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Steamer Toothpicks
Tools
Pot Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Nasi Timbel Love with a side of fresh salad and a glass of iced tea.
Tips & tricks
For an authentic experience, eat the Nasi Timbel with your hands, using the banana leaf as a plate.
Cost
$15