lemper
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Lemper ( ) is an Indonesian savoury snack made of glutinous rice filled with seasoned shredded chicken, fish, abon or serundeng. The specific lemper filled with seasoned shredded chicken is called lemper ayam.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice, shredded chicken, coconut, seasoning, banana leaf |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | steamed rice rolled around savoury filling, wrapped in leaf |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, mildly sweet, sticky |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | handheld snack or light bite |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does lemper come from?
lemper is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is lemper?
Lemper ( )
is an Indonesian savoury snack made of glutinous rice filled with seasoned shredded chicken, fish, abon or serundeng. The specific lemper filled with seasoned shredded chicken is called lemper ayam.