Indonesian Food: HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN IN BANANA LEAF (Cakep ayam)

Ingredients:

• 600 gr/1.3 lb Chicken Fillet, washed.
• 6 Salam or bay leaves
• 6 pcs Banane leaves

Spice for the paste:

• 5 shalllots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 small red chillies (optional)
• 2 cm or 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 cm lesser galangale or 2 TL lesser galangale powder
• 2 cm ground turmeric or 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 TL Pepper
• 1 tsp palm sugar , shredded
• 1 tsp Salt ( or to taste)
• 4 tsp oil

Directions:

• Cut the chicken fillet in a dice shape ( 2x2 cm).
• Put all ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Add the sliced chicken into the paste and mix well.
• Divide the above mixed chicken into 6 portions ( 2- 3 tbsp pro portion ).
• Put one portion in the middle of banana leaf, add bay leaf then wrap it properly.
• Secure the wrapping with tooth pick or stapler.
• Steam it for 30 minutes until the chicken well cooked.