lontong
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Lontong is an Indonesian dish made of compressed rice cake in the form of a cylinder wrapped inside a banana leaf, commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Rice is rolled inside a banana leaf and boiled, then cut into small cakes as a staple food replacement for steamed rice.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice, banana leaf, water |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | rice compressed and boiled in leaf wrap, then sliced |
| 👅Flavour & style | plain, mild, firm dense texture |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | rice substitute served with saucy or soupy dishes |
More food from Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Where does lontong come from?
lontong is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is lontong?
Lontong is an Indonesian dish made of compressed rice cake in the form of a cylinder wrapped inside a banana leaf, commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Rice is rolled inside a banana leaf and boiled, then cut into small cakes as a staple food replacement for steamed rice.