What is so special about the way ketupat is made?
Ketupat is a unique way of consuming a rice product. From the various types of rice available in Indonesia, ketupat is made with “pulen” rice, which has a smooth texture and is glutinous, with moderate amylose content. Another variety of rice called “pera” is also used in several regions in Indonesia.
Where can I find ketupat?
Geographic Location. Variations of ketupat can be found in Southeast Asia, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
How long does ketupat last?
It’s a traditional raya dish loved by many! Normally ketupat can last for about 2-3 days.
How do you pronounce ketupat?
Ketupat Pronunciation. Ke·tu·pat.
Is lemang and ketupat the same?
The traditional way of making lemang is to place the glutinous rice into bamboo then take to roast, which takes several hours to cook. Cousin to ketupat, this dish is cut in cylindrical serving slices accompanied with robust rendang and curry options.
What does ketupat taste like?
Ketupat is a compressed rice dish cooked in diamond-shaped parcels made from coconut fronds. It has a very bland taste and is normally served with other dishes such as rendang, a dried beef curry.
How do you keep ketupat overnight?
They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They tend to harden the longer you keep them. Use a moist heat, such as steamer to steam them briefly like 5 minutes and they will soften again.
How many types of ketupat are there?
two types
The two types of rice that can be used in ketupat are responsible for two of the most common varieties found, namely ketupat nasi and ketupat pulut. The former is made with white rice and the latter with glutinous rice.
How long can you keep ketupat in the fridge?
What is lontong in English?
Lontong refers to compressed rice cakes, usually served as an accompaniment to curries and stews or as a side dish with peanut-based sauces. In Singapore, the term lontong also refers to a dish of vegetable stew in coconut curry, known as sayur lodeh, to which the compressed rice is added.
What is soto flavor?
Ambon soto – made of chicken and broth, flavoured and coloured with turmeric, ginger, galangal, garlic, lemongrass, and loads of spices.
What is Soto flavor?
Where is Mee Soto from?
IndonesiaSoto mie / Place of origin
Who brought Mee soto to Singapore?
East Javanese immigrants
The East Javanese immigrants from Madura and Lamongan settled in Johor and Singapore, bringing with them the spicy soto ayam broth dish, and replacing the rice dumpling (lontong) with yellow noodle.