A traditional rice and banana leaf dish cooked in hollowed out bamboo has become a fast-selling treat during Ramadan in Indonesia.

The traditional lemang bamboo dish, seen here being made in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province on April 16, has a unique preparation process.

First, the young banana leaves are put into the cleaned bamboo stems. After that, glutinous rice is put in it and then it is put on a high heat, then seasoned coconut milk is added into the bamboo .

The process of heating the lemang can take approximately two to three hours. After cooking, the lemang is then removed from the bamboo and then cut into small pieces to be sold.

There are many ways to eat the dish, from eating it with rendang sauce, black tapai, or mixed with sweet jam. Reportedly one stick of bamboo lemang is sold for 25 thousand rupiah to 30 thousand INR ($1.72 to $2.06 USD).

Production of the traditional lemang bamboo food in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province, has increased drastically during this year's Ramadan.

This is how to make a lemang bamboo at one of the Lemang Iwang Flamboyan production houses in Gang Selamat I, Jalan H A Rais Arahman, Sungai Jawi Village, West Pontianak District, Pontianak City, Friday, April 16, 2021.

First, the young banana leaves are put into the cleaned bamboo. After that, the glutinous rice is put in it and then it is burned. When it's burning, then add the coconut milk that has been given the seasoning.

The process of burning lemang can take approximately two to three hours. After cooking, lemang is then removed from the bamboo and then cut into small pieces to be sold.

Lemang bamboo is one of the traditional foods of Pontianak City. This food made from glutinous rice and coconut milk wrapped in young banana leaves and bamboo has become a favorite menu for people in Pontianak City during Ramadan.

There are many ways to eat it, from eating it with rendang sauce, black tapai, or mixed with sweet jam.

The taste of lemang bamboo is sweet and savory, because it comes with red beans. One stick of bamboo lemang is sold for 25 thousand rupiah to 30 thousand rupiah.


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How is the process of making lemang bamboo ?

First, the bamboo is prepared and washed clean, then the bamboo is filled with young banana leaves.

Then, the washed glutinous rice is put into the bamboo.

After that, enter the spiced coconut milk and add salt after that the roasting process.

How long does the burning process take?

The fastest is 3 hours, the maximum is 4 or 5 hours


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