LONTONG (RICE CAKES IN BANANA LEAVES)

The Ingredients:

• 600 grams of rice


• 7 and ½ cups of water


• Salt (as much as necessary)
  
  

The steps:

1. Clean, wash & drain the rice grains.

2. Put all the ingredients into a saucepan & boil. (Use a non-stick saucepan)

3. Stir every 15 minutes, using a wooden spoon to mash the rice grains to ensure a smooth texture.

4. When the water has almost completely evaporated, cook over low heat until it is completely dry.

5. Leave the rice to cool.

6. Lay a piece of damp cloth on a tray, put the cooled rice into it, & wraps it up tightly.

7. Place another tray on top with a heavy weight in it for 2-3 hours.

8. Remove the rice cake from the cloth & cut into desired serving size.