Pepes Ayam
Description
There's something special about food that has been wrapped and cooked in little parcels - the aroma released when the parcels are opened gets me salivating very time. You can cut the wrappers from banana leaves, corn husks or baking paper and assemble the parcels up to 24 hours before required. Store in the fridge. Pepes ayam makes a great addition to a buffet.
Method
Mix all the ingredients together.
To make your parcels, spoon 1 heaped tablespoon of the chicken filling into the centre of each wrapper, fold in the sides and then the ends and secure with a toothpick to make a flat-bottomed parcel.
To steam the parcels, it's preferable to use a bamboo steamer, if you have one. Arrange the parcels in a single layer and steam for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. You may have to do this in batches to prevent overcrowding, depending on the size of the steamer.
To serve, pile the cooked parcels onto a platter.
MAKES 16-20 TASTY MORSELS