BALINESE TRADITIONAL FOODS

  "Lemper" is a popular Indonesian dish made of sticky rice filled with seasoned shredded chicken, beef, or fish, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. It's a delicious savory snack or side dish. Here's a recipe to make Lemper: Ingredients: For the sticky rice: 2 cups glutinous rice (sticky rice) 2 cups coconut milk 1 teaspoon salt Banana leaves for wrapping For the filling: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, beef, or fish (you can also use tempeh or tofu for a vegetarian option) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 4 Chili 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare the sticky rice: Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. In a pot, combine the glutinous rice, coconut milk, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 15-20 min...

  "Kue Putri Mandi" is a traditional Indonesian steamed cake that translates to "Princess Bathing Cake." It's a delightful dessert made with a soft and slightly chewy texture, often flavored with pandan or coconut. Here's a basic recipe to make Kue Putri Mandi: Ingredients: For the batter: 1 cup rice flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Pandan leaves or pandan essence (optional, for flavor) For the topping (optional): Grated coconut, steamed Granulated sugar, to taste Instructions: Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. If using pandan leaves for flavor, tie them into a knot and immerse them in the mixture. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of pandan essence. Stir the batter until all ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Let it rest for about 15-30 minutes. Steam the cake: Prepare your steame...

  Certainly! Klepon is a traditional Indonesian sweet snack made from glutinous rice flour filled with palm sugar and coated in grated coconut. Here's a recipe to make Klepon: Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups glutinous rice flour 1/2 cup pandan juice (you can extract it from pandan leaves or use pandan essence) 1/4 cup water A pinch of salt For the filling: Palm sugar (Gula Melaka), cut into small cubes (one for each Klepon) For coating: 1 cup grated coconut A pinch of salt Instructions: Prepare the filling: Cut the palm sugar into small cubes. Each cube should be roughly the size of a marble. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, pandan juice, water, and a pinch of salt. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth, pliable dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it's too wet, add more glutinous rice flour. Shape the Klepon: Pinch off a small portion of the dough and flatten it in your palm. Place one cube of palm sugar in th...