Steamed rice with fragrant sauteed chicken wrapped in banana leaves for a aromatic touch. A popular Filipino delicacy that will surely entice your guest!
Ingredients
Serves 3 -4 people
- 4 pcs chicken breastAbout 150 g per chicken breast
- 2 cups riceRinsed
- 4 banana leaves
- 1 large yellow onionChopped
- 6 cloves garlicMinced
- 5 cm gingerMinced
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce
- 3 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 4 ½ cups water
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Step 5- Wrap chicken pastil
- On a flat working surface, lay out a piece of banana leaf and place 1 cup cooked rice in the middle of the leaf. Place 2 Tbsp sauteed chicken in a line, down the middle of the cooked rice.
- Fold in the sides of the leaf over the filling, followed by the edge closest to you and the other end like a parcel.If you want to add more flavor to the rice, add in 1 knotted pandan leaf in step 1 with the rice and water
Step 6- Plate and serve!
Place chicken pastil on serving dish and serve hot.
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