[EN] Recipe LONTONG OPOR - a traditional Indonesian dish made of lontong served with opor

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots offer a healthier crunch.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: fresh turmeric

Ginger is more widely available and offers a similar flavor.

Prepare lontong by rinsing jasmine rice until water runs clear.

Wrap the rice in banana leaves and secure with toothpicks, then steam until fully cooked, about 30-40 minutes.

In a large pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat.

Add garlic, shallots, galangal, kencur, and candlenuts, and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in white peppercorns, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.

Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and add lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves.

Add palm sugar and simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove chicken and shred into bite-sized pieces.

Return shredded chicken to the pot and heat through for 5 minutes.

Serve the chicken and sauce over sliced lontong, garnished with fried shallots and accompanied by prawn crackers and sambal.

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