CHICKEN IN BANANA LEAF ( Cakep ayam )

Ingredients:
600 gr/1.3 lb Chicken Fillet, washed.
6 Salam or bay leaves
6 pcs Banane leaves

Spice for the paste:
5 shalllots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 small red chillies (optional)
2 cm or 1 tbsp ginger
2 cm lesser galangale or 2 TL lesser galangale powder
2 cm ground turmeric or 2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 TL Pepper
1 tsp palm sugar , shredded
1 tsp Salt ( or to taste)
4 tsp oil

Directions:

Cut the chicken fillet in a dice shape ( 2x2 cm).
Put all ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add the sliced chicken into the paste and mix well.
Divide the above mixed chicken into 6 portions ( 2- 3 tbsp pro portion ).
Put one portion in the middle of banana leaf, add bay leaf then wrap it properly.
Secure the wrapping with tooth pick or stapler.
Steam it for 30 minutes until the chicken well cooked.