Malay Rice Roll     Veg  CD  ACC  Malaysian  30mins plus cooling

Malaysian Name: Lontong

Serves 4-6     Cold Vegetarian Vegan Grains  Accompaniment   Gluten Wheat Dairy Free Eggless   Malaysia  Asia Asian

Ingredients
450g/1lb Long Grain Rice
Boiling water
Salt

Instructions

1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the rice and cook for about 20 minutes until very tender.

2. Drain the rice well then transfer to a square dish. Whilst still hot, place a layer of clingfilm over the rice, cover with a tea towel and press down firmly until well compressed.

3. Remove the tea towel and place a weight over the rice. You can use a plate with heavy tins on top. Allow to cool then refrigerate until chilled.

4. To serve - turn the rice out onto a clean work surface and cut into 5cm/2-inch cubes.
 

NB  Traditionally, the rice is tightly wrapped in banana leaves before it is cooled.

More Pasta, Pulses, Grains, Rice  Recipes  |   Vegetarian Recipes   |   What's in Season  |   International Recipes

Overseas Visitors:        If you're more used to measuring ingredients by the cup, we have the most comprehensive weight to cups conversion table on the net - both solid ingredients and liquids - so now you can easily convert our recipes to suit your preference. Click here to go to the chart.

Find UK Holiday Cottages