Arem Arem
Delight in the rich, authentic flavors of *Arem Arem*, a beloved Indonesian snack that combines the creamy goodness of glutinous rice and coconut milk with a savory, spiced filling of chicken and vegetables. This traditional delicacy is wrapped snugly in fragrant banana leaves and steamed to perfection, locking in its aromatic essence. The filling boasts a harmonious blend of shallots, garlic, red chili, and warming spices like coriander and cumin, complemented by the crunch of carrots and green beans. Perfect as a snack or light meal, this unique recipe is a cultural treat that’s easy to make at home. Serve these portable, flavorful bundles warm or at room temperature for a truly satisfying bite of Indonesian cuisine. Keywords: authentic Indonesian snack, Arem Arem recipe, glutinous rice, banana leaf wrap, steamed snacks, savory chicken filling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Glutinous rice
- 200 milliliters Coconut milk
- 200 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 10 pieces Banana leaves
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 200 grams Chicken breast
- 5 pieces Shallots
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Red chili
- 1 tablespoon Coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 medium Carrot
- 100 grams Green beans
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until it runs clear.
In a pot, combine coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and add the glutinous rice. Stir well.
Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is half-cooked. Set aside to cool.
Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped shallots, garlic, and red chili. Sauté until fragrant.
Add chicken breast cut into small cubes, coconut sugar, coriander powder, cumin, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.
Add finely chopped carrot and diced green beans, cooking for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Cut the banana leaves into pieces approximately 20x20 cm and soften them by passing over an open flame quickly.
Place a spoonful of rice onto each banana leaf, flatten it with the back of a spoon, and add a spoonful of the filling in the center.
Roll up the banana leaf tightly into a cylinder and fold the ends securely. Use toothpicks to seal if necessary.
Steam the wrapped arem arem in a steamer for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your arem arem warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3697 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*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.
