Lemper Ayam (Sticky Rice With Chicken Filling)

Name: Lemper Ayam (Sticky Rice With Chicken Filling)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sticky rice; 500 g sticky rice, soaked for 2 hours, then steamed for 15 minutes; 500 ml coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lemongrass, bruised; 2 bay leaves; Stuffing; 250 g chicken breasts, boiled; 4 bay leaves; 6 kaffir lime leaves; 1 tablespoon tamarind juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 200 ml coconut milk; 5 shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 3 candlenuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Sticky rice
500 g sticky rice, soaked for 2 hours, then steamed for 15 minutes
500 ml coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemongrass, bruised
2 bay leaves
Stuffing
250 g chicken breasts, boiled
4 bay leaves
6 kaffir lime leaves
1 tablespoon tamarind juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml coconut milk
5 shallots
3 garlic cloves
3 candlenuts, toasted
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Sticky rice:
2
put to boil the coconut milk with salt, lemon grass, and bay leaves put. Put it the presteamed sticky rice until the coconut milk fully absorbed by the rice.
3
Stuffing:
4
Shred the chicken breast.
5
Crush the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander seeds, granulated sugar, and salt.
6
Saute the crushed spices in the vegetable oil until fragrant. Put in the shredded chicken breast, coconut milk, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and tamarind juice. Cook until of the coconut milk fully absorbed.
7
Spread half of the sticky rice onto a box shaped cake mould, spread the chicken stuffing, and then spread the other half of the sticky rice on top of the stuffing. Steamed until the the sticky rice is fully cooked.
8
Unmold, cut into 20 square pieces, the wrap in banana leaves. Ready to serve.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sticky rice, 500 g sticky rice, soaked for 2 hours, then steamed for 15 minutes, 500 ml coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemper Ayam (Sticky Rice With Chicken Filling) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!