Lupis Recipe

Lupis Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups glutinous rice (sticky rice)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2-3 pandan leaves, knotted
• Banana leaves or aluminum foil (for wrapping)
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing the wraps)
• 1/2 cup grated coconut (steamed or lightly toasted)

For the Palm Sugar Syrup:

• 1 cup palm sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-2 pandan leaves, knotted (optional)
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Rice:
   • Rinse the glutinous rice several times until the water runs clear.
   • Drain the rice and mix with the salt.
2. Wrap the Rice:
   • Take a piece of banana leaf or aluminum foil and form a cone shape.
   • Fill the cone with the glutinous rice, pressing it down gently.
   • Fold the top of the cone over to close it, then secure with a toothpick or kitchen twine.
   • Repeat until all the rice is used.
3. Cook the Lupis:
   • In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to cover the lupis.
   • Add the pandan leaves to the water for extra aroma.
   • Carefully add the wrapped rice cones to the boiling water.
   • Boil for about 2-3 hours until the rice is fully cooked and tender. You may need to add more boiling water as it evaporates.
   • Once cooked, remove the lupis from the water and let them cool.
4. Prepare the Palm Sugar Syrup:
   • In a small pot, combine the chopped palm sugar and water.
   • Add the pandan leaves and a pinch of salt.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and forms a thick syrup.
   • Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Serve the Lupis:
   • Unwrap the cooked lupis and cut them into desired pieces.
   • Arrange the lupis pieces on a serving plate.
   • Sprinkle with the grated coconut.
   • Drizzle generously with the palm sugar syrup.

Tips:

• If using banana leaves, you may want to soften them by briefly passing them over a flame or soaking them in hot water to make them more pliable for wrapping.
• Lupis can be stored in the refrigerator and served chilled, but the coconut should be added just before serving to keep it fresh.

Enjoy your homemade lupis, a delightful traditional Indonesian treat!