Lemper Ayam Kukus (Steamed Sticky Rice Rolls with Chicken Filling)

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• 250g sticky (glutinous) rice, soaked for 2 hours
• 200ml thick coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• Filling: boiled chicken breast, shredded (200g)
• 3 shallots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil
• 100ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• Banana leaves for wrapping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1 Steam the sticky rice until half-cooked, about 15 minutes
2. 2 Heat the coconut milk with the salt, bay leaf, and lemongrass — don't let it boil
3. 3 Pour the coconut milk mixture over the rice and mix well
4. 4 Steam again for 20 minutes until fully cooked and soft
5. 5 For the filling: sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant
6. 6 Add the shredded chicken, coconut milk, sweet soy sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaf
7. 7 Cook until the coconut milk is absorbed and the mixture is dry
8. 8 Take 2 tbsp of the sticky rice and flatten it onto a piece of banana leaf
9. 9 Place 1 tbsp of the filling in the center
10. 10 Roll tightly and fold in the ends
11. 11 Steam again for 10 minutes so the banana leaf sticks to the rice
12. 12 You can also briefly grill it on a nonstick pan for a smoky aroma

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