Sugar-Free Lemper
Discover the vibrant, Southeast Asian flavor of Sugar-Free Lemper, a healthy twist on Indonesia's beloved sticky rice snack. This recipe features glutinous rice steamed to perfection and enriched with creamy coconut milk, paired with a savory chicken filling delicately spiced with lemongrass, turmeric, and kaffir lime leaves for an aromatic experience. Wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and steamed again to unite the flavors, these bite-sized cylinders are entirely free of refined sugar, making them a guilt-free indulgence ideal for snacking or serving at festive gatherings. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and simple step-by-step instructions, this recipe invites you to savor homemade authenticity in every bite. Perfect for those seeking sugar-free, crowd-pleasing treats with a touch of Indonesian charm!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Glutinous rice
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 300 ml Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 300 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 whole Lemongrass stalks
- 2 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 shallots Shallots
- 10 sheets Banana leaves
Instructions
Rinse the glutinous rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed glutinous rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir and allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
While the rice is soaking, prepare the chicken filling. Boil the chicken breast in water until fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
Minimize the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and shallots to release their flavors.
In a frying pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add minced lemongrass, crushed garlic, and sliced shallots, and sauté until fragrant.
Stir in ground coriander and turmeric, then add the shredded chicken. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. Cook for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Drain any excess water from the soaked rice. Transfer it to a steamer and steam the rice for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and sticky.
Wipe clean then wilt the banana leaves by briefly passing them over a flame. This will make them more pliable.
Place a small portion of the sticky rice on a banana leaf, flattening it out to a rectangular shape, about 3x5 inches. Add a spoonful of the chicken filling in the center.
Cover the filling with more sticky rice, ensuring it is fully wrapped, and there's no filling visible. Roll and shape into a cylinder, using the banana leaf to tightly wrap the lemper.
Secure the ends of the banana leaf with small wooden sticks or toothpicks.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
Steam the wrapped lemper for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Let the lemper cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or part of a meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 4308 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.2 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.8 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1852 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.
