Indonesian chicken recipes

Savory Steamed Chicken Liver and Tempe Rice Delight

Published
Sep 22, 2024
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2 min
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices chicken liver
  • 2-3 tablespoons cooked rice
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 slices tempe (fermented soybeans)
  • 1 free-range egg
  • 2 shallots
  • A handful of green onions (scallions)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Nutmeg powder, to taste
  • Mushroom stock powder, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Liver: Begin by thoroughly cleaning the chicken livers. Once clean, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the livers until they are tender.

  2. Prepare the Vegetables and Tempe: While the chicken livers are cooking, peel and dice the carrot. Cut the tempe into small pieces. Slice the shallots and chop the green onions finely.

  3. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a stainless steel mixing bowl, crack the free-range egg and beat it lightly until well combined.

  4. Chop the Cooked Liver: Once the chicken livers are cooked, remove them from the pot, let them cool slightly, then cut them into small pieces.

  5. Combine the Ingredients: Add the chopped chicken liver, cooked rice, diced carrot, tempe, sliced shallots, chopped green onions, and bay leaf to the bowl with the beaten egg.

  6. Season the Mixture: Season the mixture with salt, ground black pepper, nutmeg powder, and mushroom stock powder to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

  7. Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together until they are evenly combined and well-coated with the seasoning.

  8. Steam the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a steaming dish or a heatproof container. Place the dish in a steamer and steam for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until fully cooked and firm.

  9. Serve with Love: Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve this comforting dish with love and enjoy the heartwarming flavors.

Happy Cooking! 😊

Feel free to experiment with the seasoning and ingredients to make this dish your own. Enjoy the process and savor each bite of this delightful and nourishing recipe.