Lontong sayur (rice cakes in vegetable coconut broth)

A Jakarta and Sumatran breakfast: firmly cooked, sliceable rice (lontong) in a lightly spiced vegetable coconut broth, with a cooked egg. Also a popular dish for festive mornings.

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Method

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1. For the lontong, rinse the rice, and divide between two heatproof bags so that the bags are only a third full; seal, and prick densely with a fork. (Ready-made bag-cooked rice is more convenient.)
2. Boil the bags in plenty of boiling water for 1 hour 30 minutes (1 hour for bag-cooked rice), so the rice sets into a solid cylinder. Remove, let cool completely, then unwrap, and cut into thick slices or cubes. ⏱ Timer: 1 h
3. Meanwhile, fry the spice paste in the oil for 5 minutes with the lemongrass and bay leaves. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
4. Pour in the water, add the green beans and chayote, and cook for 6 minutes. ⏱ Timer: 6 min
5. Pour in the coconut milk, add the tempeh and eggs, season with sugar and salt, and heat through for 5 minutes, stirring, without boiling. ⏱ Timer: 5 min
6. Divide the rice cakes into bowls, ladle over the vegetable coconut broth, and serve with fried shallots and sambal.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• The lontong can be made the day before; it will be firmer in the fridge, and slices better.
• If there's no time, you can also shape cubes from firmly cooked, cooled sticky rice.

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