Lemper is a traditional Indonesian food made from sticky rice filled with chicken, shredded meat or fish, then wrapped in banana leaves. Lemper has a savory taste and sticky texture typical of sticky rice, and is often used as a snack or small dish at certain events such as social gatherings, weddings or recitations. The process of making lemper involves cooking sticky rice until cooked, mixing it with coconut milk to give it a savory taste, then adding the filling which is usually cooked with spices such as onions, lemongrass and coconut milk. After that, the lemper is wrapped in banana leaves, steamed or baked to give it a distinctive aroma. Lemper also has variations according to region, such as grilled lemper which has a more fragrant taste due to the roasting process. This food is similar to other foods in Southeast Asia, but still has a distinctive Indonesian taste.

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