Soy-Free Lemper

Delight in the rich, aromatic flavors of this Soy-Free Lemper, a traditional Indonesian snack reimagined for dietary preferences without losing its authentic charm. This recipe features tender glutinous rice cooked in creamy coconut milk and aromatic lemongrass, wrapped around a savory filling of spiced chicken infused with turmeric, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves. Encased in softened banana leaves and lightly grilled, these bite-sized treats boast a smoky finish and an irresistible fragrance. Perfect as an appetizer or on-the-go snack, this gluten-free and soy-free dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines tradition with wholesome simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams glutinous rice
• 300 grams chicken breast
• 200 milliliters coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 lemongrass stalks
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 shallots
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large banana leaves
• 20 toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the rice and place it in a steamer. Steam for 30 minutes over medium heat.

Step 3

In a pot, combine coconut milk, 1 cup of water, and a pinch of salt. Lightly bruise the lemongrass and add it to the pot.

Step 4

Add the steamed rice into the coconut mixture, stirring regularly until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 5

While the rice is cooling, prepare the filling. Finely chop garlic, shallots, and ginger.

Step 6

Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, ginger, and sauté until fragrant.

Step 7

Add finely shredded chicken breast, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the chicken is well cooked and the spices are thoroughly mixed.

Step 8

Add kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced. Continue to cook for about 2 more minutes to infuse flavors. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Cut banana leaves into 15cm x 15cm squares and soften them by passing them over an open flame briefly.

Step 10

Take a portion of the sticky rice, flatten it onto a piece of banana leaf. Place a tablespoon of chicken filling in the center and roll it up tightly to shape it into a cylinder.

Step 11

Secure each end with a toothpick.

Step 12

Once all the lemper are formed, grill them over low flame for approximately 5 minutes per side, just enough to infuse them with smokiness and heat through.

Step 13

Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1491.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1538.7

Total Fat 41.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 258mg	0%
Sodium 4551.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 102.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 266.2mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 2848.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.8%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 50.0%