Most common Eid main dish in Indonesia is probably Ketupat. Almost every household serve Ketupat on their dining table. It is made from rice that has been wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch and boiled. Commonly served with Opor Ayam ( Chicken in Coconut Milk), Chicken or Beef Curry, Rendang, or Sambal Goreng Ati (Spicy Beef Liver).
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Naturally, Ketupat can last for 2-3 days serving. But do you know how to make Ketupat last long? Well, for those who doesn't, check out this tips:
1. Put a little bit of Air Kapur Sirih (Lime Stone Paste) to the bowl of washed rice grain, just before you put the rice to the Ketupat pouch. For those who already skip this step, no worries, the next tips will help too. The main idea is to keep your Ketupat dry, not humid.
2. After its cooked, rinse Ketupat with cold water immediately. Then hang the ketupat until its completely dry.
3. Once it's dry, you can wrap it with plastic bag before putting the Ketupat on the fridge. This way, your Ketupat can last for 4-7 days.
4. When you need to heat it up, grab the exact amount of Ketupat you'll need. Let it on room temperature for a while before steaming it for 30 minutes.
Enjoy your Eid Holiday :)
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