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.

Nasi Timbel Love

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

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice and drain well.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Steam the wrapped rice parcels for 15-20 minutes.
  5. 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