Ketupat Opor

Woven palm-leaf rice dumplings served with opor ayam coconut curry, a traditional Lebaran morning feast.

Ingredients

• 600g tempeh
• 2 cups rice noodles
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• a pinch of ground cumin
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 2 bean sprouts, chopped
• a handful of fresh Thai basil, chopped
• roasted peanuts, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the rice noodles and chicken thighs, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat neutral vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the grated fresh ginger and long beans, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the chicken thighs, season with tamarind paste, and cook until just done, about 1 hr.

5. 5

   Warm the rice noodles alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the rice noodles and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with roasted peanuts and finish with a sprinkle of cilantro.

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