foto: YouTube/Silvia Norman
Brilio.net - Lontong can be an alternative to rice. Because it is made from rice, eating lontong can make your stomach full like eating rice. This food is even more delicious when served with special dishes such as rendang, satay , or gulai.
Usually, lontong is a mainstay menu at big events, such as hajatan, holidays, or family events. Because the process of making lontong is quite long, many people are reluctant to make this menu. To make it, rice that has been printed with leaves must be boiled for at least 1 hour.
However, there are also those who choose to find other ways when they want to make lontong. One of them is a YouTube user named Silvia Norman. Through one of the videos she uploaded, she shared an alternative way to make banana leaf lontong .
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Silvia Norman, the method used by Silvia Norman is the steaming method. According to her, steaming lontong will make the texture more sticky and not watery, so it can last. Not only that, she also only steamed her lontong for 15 minutes. Fast and saves gas, right?
But before steaming, there are a number of steps that need to be done. First, soak the rice that will be used for 2 hours. In the video, he uses a measurement of 2 mugs (glasses) of rice. According to him, soaking the rice will speed up the cooking process and the lontong results will also be better later.
photo: YouTube/Silvia Norman
After soaking, put the rice in the rice cooker. Then pour 7 cups of water into it. If measured with your fingers, the water level is as high as your index finger. Once done, cook in the rice cooker as usual until the cook button changes to warm.
When it's cooked, immediately open the rice cooker and stir the rice. The texture of this rice tends to be soft and still watery. Well, to make it taste better, add a little salt, then stir again. In the video, Silvia Norman also adds 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil so that the rice doesn't stick.
photo: YouTube/Silvia Norman
"For those who like to use betel lime, this can be used as betel lime. Added at this time," explained Silvia.
Now, after mixing it well, wrap the rice in banana leaves. The amount of rice can be adjusted. In the video, Silvia uses one ladle of rice for one banana leaf wrap.
photo: YouTube/Silvia Norman
Once done, move the rice wrapped in banana leaves into a steamer or steamer pan. Make sure the steamer water has been heated beforehand. Then cover the pan and steam for 15 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Silvia Norman
After 15 minutes, remove the lontong and let it cool first. Although previously cooked in a rice cooker, the results of this lontong can be solid, you know. When cut, the texture is also soft and not watery or too soft.
photo: YouTube/Silvia Norman
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about making lontong without boiling 1. Is it possible to make lontong without using banana leaves?
Yes, lontong can be made without banana leaves. An alternative is to use heat-resistant plastic or aluminum foil as a wrapper. However, banana leaves provide a distinctive aroma and more authentic results compared to plastic or aluminum foil.
2. Why should rice be soaked before cooking?
Soaking rice for at least 2 hours aims to speed up the cooking process when cooked in a rice cooker. In addition, the texture of the lontong will also be more sticky and not hard after steaming.
3. Can you use rice that has been cooked directly without soaking it?
Yes, but the results may not be optimal. Unsoaked rice usually takes longer to cook and the resulting lontong may be harder or less dense.
4. What is the function of cooking oil in the process of making lontong?
Cooking oil helps prevent the rice from sticking together, so the resulting lontong is denser and doesn't fall apart easily when cut.
5. How long can lontong made using this method last?
Cooked lontong can last for 1-2 days at room temperature. If you want it to last longer, lontong can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated by steaming before serving.
(brl/tin)
