Indonesian Arem-Arem (Rice Cakes with Filling)

Name: Indonesian Arem-Arem (Rice Cakes with Filling)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 400 g jasmine rice; 600 ml thin coconut milk; 1 tsp salt; 2 Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam); 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised); 150 g tempeh (finely diced); 100 g carrots (julienned); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 3 shallots (minced); 2 red chillies (finely sliced); 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp cooking oil; Banana leaves (cut into rectangles (approx. 20 cm x 25 cm), briefly passed over a flame to soften); Toothpicks

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 15min

Arem-Arem is a traditional Indonesian rice cake filled with savoury tempeh and vegetables wrapped in banana leaves then steamed until tender and aromatic making it a popular snack for any time of day

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:17:55 GMT