Guide to Making Simple Lebaran Ketupat to Try at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Ketupat is one of the traditional foods that is very popular in Indonesia. This food is made from rice cooked in woven coconut leaves, resulting in a soft and chewy texture.

Ketupat is usually square-shaped and boiled until cooked. Ketupat is often served as a main dish during the Idul Fitri celebration, where it becomes a symbol of tradition and togetherness in the family.

In making ketupat, there are several ingredients and steps that need to be considered. By following this recipe, you can produce delicious ketupat that suits your taste.

1. 1. How to Make Ketupat Using a Rice Cooker

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of rice
• 10 packages of woven ketupat that have been made

How to make ketupat:

1. Soak the rice for 30 minutes, then wash and drain the water.
2. Put the washed rice into the ketupat skin. Fill only 2/3 of the way, as the rice will expand and fill the ketupat skin.
3. Prepare a rice cooker. After that, place the ketupat inside and pour water until fully submerged.
4. Turn on the rice cooker and let the ketupat cook for about 3 hours.
5. Once the ketupat is cooked, remove it and drain the water. Wait until it cools down and the rice cooker ketupat is ready to be served.

2. 2. How to Make Simple and Quick Ketupat

Ingredients:

• Ketupat skin
• Rice
• Water

How to make ketupat:

1. Wash the rice thoroughly, then drain. Prepare the ketupat skin, then fill it with rice until half full.
2. Boil water in a large pot until it reaches a rolling boil. Then, add the ketupat. The ketupat must be fully submerged in water.
3. Turn off the heat. Keep the pot on the stove and do not open the lid. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
4. After 30 minutes, you can open the lid. If the water has reduced, you can add more water until the ketupat is fully submerged. Then cook again until it boils. After boiling, cover the pot again. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
5. After cooking for another 15 minutes, turn off the stove. Remove the ketupat, then drain. Ready to serve.

3. 3. How to Make Sticky Rice Ketupat

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of sticky rice
• Enough water to soak the sticky rice
• 8 ketupat casings
• 2 grated coconuts
• 2 L of water
• 1 tsp salt

How to make ketupat:

1. Soak the sticky rice for about 2 hours, then drain.
2. Fill the ketupat casings with sticky rice up to 3/4 full.
3. Make coconut milk: from 2 grated coconuts & 2L of water. Put the coconut milk into a pot, add salt, then add the ketupat. You can also boil using the method 15-30-15-30-10. Boil for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes. Repeat this step once more. Finally, boil for 10 minutes and let sit for 30 minutes.
4. The sticky rice ketupat is ready to serve. Enjoy.

4. 4. How to Make Ketupat

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Rice
• 8 / more depending on the size of the ketupat container or young coconut leaves

How to make ketupat:

1. Wash the rice until clean. Let the rice dry.
2. Put the rice into the young coconut leaves, filling it only halfway because the rice will expand later.
3. Boil water, put it in a pot, wait for 15 minutes, then turn off the stove for 10 minutes and boil again for 20 minutes, turn off the stove for another 10 minutes, then turn it on for about 5 minutes. Don’t forget to add a little salt to the water.
4. Then lift and hang it so that the water is completely dry. The ketupat is ready to be enjoyed.

5. Tips for Making Ketupat

1. Choose Quality Rice

Use quality rice to produce soft and chewy ketupat. Good rice will affect the overall texture and taste of the ketupat.

2. Pay Attention to the Filling of the Ketupat

Fill the ketupat skin with rice up to 3/4 full to allow space for the rice to expand while boiling. If too full, the ketupat may burst and the result will be messy.

3. Use Young Coconut Leaf Weaving

Choose young coconut leaves that are bright green because they are more flexible and durable when boiled. Young leaves also provide a distinctive aroma that makes the ketupat more fragrant.

4. Ensure the Water is Continuously Boiling

Consistently boiling water ensures that the ketupat cooks evenly without any hard parts. Add water if it reduces so that the ketupat remains submerged during the cooking process.

5. Rinse the Ketupat with Cold Water After Cooking

Rinsing the ketupat with cold water helps remove slime and keeps the leaves fresh. This step also makes the ketupat last longer and prevents it from spoiling quickly.

6. Let it Cool Before Cutting

Cooling the ketupat will harden it, making it easier to cut without breaking. Additionally, its texture becomes denser and ready to be served with your favorite side dishes.

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