foto: YouTube/Happy Nomnom
Brilio.net - Lebaran is identical with delicious dishes such as chicken opor, rendang, and sambal goreng ati . To make it more delicious, lontong is often served as a side dish. Unfortunately, the process of cooking lontong can take hours, even up to 4 hours! But don't worry, there is a trick to cooking lontong that is much faster and saves gas, namely with only 12 minutes of active boiling time. With this method, lontong remains soft and can last up to four days. Come on, see how!
Tricks to boil lontong in just 12 minutesLontong is often used as an alternative to rice because of its denser and softer texture, suitable for various Indonesian dishes such as satay, gado-gado, and chayote vegetables. If you want to make your own lontong without having to spend a lot of gas and time, this trick can be the best solution!
A culinary creator from the YouTube channel Happy Nomnom shares a more energy-efficient technique for cooking lontong. The secret is a combination of short boiling and immersion in closed steam heat, so the total time the lontong is exposed to the fire is only 12 minutes!
"Very effective and efficient, saves gas, and the results are also good. This lontong can last two days at room temperature and four days in the refrigerator," said Happy Nomnom in his video as quoted by BrilioFood .
How to boil lontong super fast and save gas 1. Wash the rice until clean, then drain without soaking.
2. Wrap the rice in plastic or banana leaves, then close the ends tightly. If using plastic, seal it with fire twice to prevent leaks.
photo: YouTube/Happy Nomnom
3. Prick the lontong packaging so that the hot water can seep into it.
photo: YouTube/Happy Nomnom
4. Prepare a large pan and fill it with enough water to submerge all the lontong.
5. Boil the lontong for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit in a covered pan for 30 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Happy Nomnom
6. Boil again for 7 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for another 15 minutes.
7. Total active boiling time is only 12 minutes! After that, remove the rice cake and let it cool before serving.
photo: YouTube/Happy Nomnom
When it is just cooked, the texture of the lontong may feel softer, but after it cools, the lontong will be denser and remain soft like lontong that has been boiled for hours.
FAQ about the trick to boil lontong for 12 minutes1. Can this method be used for banana leaf lontong?
Yes, you can! Make sure the banana leaves are tightly tied so they don't leak when boiled.
2. Why is it only 12 minutes?
Because this method relies on a gradual boiling system with closed steam heat, so that the lontong is perfectly cooked without having to be boiled continuously.
3. How do you store lontong so that it lasts?
Store at room temperature for consumption within two days or in the refrigerator for up to four days.
4. Can lontong be reheated before serving?
Yes! Just steam it briefly or heat it in the microwave with a little water to make it soft again.
5. Can it be applied to a larger number of lontong?
Yes, as long as there is enough water in the pan to cover all the rice cakes.
How, very practical right? With this trick, you can still enjoy delicious lontong typical of Lebaran without having to linger in the kitchen. Good luck!
(brl/tin)
