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Balinese Mixed Rice Platter

A vibrant platter of red and white rice, green beans, fried tempeh, sambal, pickled vegetables, steamed egg, and curried chicken, all served on a banana leaf. This everyday version brings the flavors of Bali to your weeknight table.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Balinese Mixed Rice Platter
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the 1 cup red rice and 1 cup white rice separately according to package directions, about 20 minutes, until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Steam the 200g green beans for 5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender; set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Cut the 200g tempeh into slices and fry in oil over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.

  4. Step 4

    In a pan, simmer the 300g chicken breast in the 1 cup coconut milk with the 2 tbsp sambal oelek, until cooked through and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Arrange the cooked rice, green beans, tempeh, and curried chicken on the banana leaf. Serve with extra sambal if desired.

  6. Step 6

    Optional: add pickled vegetables or a steamed egg for extra authenticity.

Tools you’ll need

  • rice cooker or pots
  • steamer
  • frying pan
  • saucepan

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