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<p>PETALING JAYA: Lemang is a popular dish among the Malay community year-round, and especially so during the Ramadan and Hari Raya period.</p>
<p>For those who are looking for a &#8220;leafy&#8221; spin on this traditional favourite, why not head over to Lemang Daun Lerek Greenwood in Gombak?</p>
<p>What makes this family business <a href="https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/03/30/daun-lerek-the-special-ingredient-at-this-popular-lemang-spot/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #ff0000;">stand out</span></a> is the use of daun lerek instead of banana leaves, which, according to proprietor Mohd Bistammie Mohd Arifin, provides the lemang with a &#8220;different&#8221; flavour and aroma.</p>
<p>This Raya, FMT goes behind the scenes to see how this lemang shop makes its delicious delicacy.</p>
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data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7277492f-01.webp"  title="01"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7277492f-01.webp"  title="01" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">What makes the lemang here special is the use of daun lerek instead of banana leaves.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="To make the lemang, washed glutinous rice is firstly poured into a large pot." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/e60f895a-02.webp"  title="02"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/e60f895a-02.webp"  title="02" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">To make the lemang, washed glutinous rice is firstly poured into a large pot.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Homemade santan, water, salt and sugar are then added to the rice." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0df75762-03.webp"  title="03"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0df75762-03.webp"  title="03" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Homemade santan, water, salt and sugar are then added to the rice.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="It’s a team effort as the ingredients are mixed well, after which the workers start pouring the mixture into pieces of bamboo." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/aabf544f-04.webp"  title="04"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/aabf544f-04.webp"  title="04" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">It’s a team effort as the ingredients are mixed well, after which the workers start pouring the mixture into pieces of bamboo.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A special tool is used for more efficient pouring." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5202a9c2-05.webp"  title="05"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5202a9c2-05.webp"  title="05" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A special tool is used for more efficient pouring.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A 50kg bag of glutinous rice can be made into 180 to 200 individual pieces of lemang." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24393d7c-06.webp"  title="06"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/24393d7c-06.webp"  title="06" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A 50kg bag of glutinous rice can be made into 180 to 200 individual pieces of lemang.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="While the lemang is being prepared, planks and branches are gathered on the other side of the premises." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/64f316de-07.webp"  title="07"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/64f316de-07.webp"  title="07" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">While the lemang is being prepared, planks and branches are gathered on the other side of the premises.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A fire is started in preparation to cook the lemang." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/6bad3a58-08.webp"  title="08"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/6bad3a58-08.webp"  title="08" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A fire is started in preparation to cook the lemang.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A worker skillfully stokes the charcoal to keep the fire going." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eb3d6e7d-09.webp"  title="09"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/eb3d6e7d-09.webp"  title="09" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A worker skillfully stokes the charcoal to keep the fire going.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Once all the pieces of bamboo are filled, the lemang is brought over to the fire to be cooked." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c596899c-10.webp"  title="10"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c596899c-10.webp"  title="10" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Once all the pieces of bamboo are filled, the lemang is brought over to the fire to be cooked.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="Fire, ready. Lemang, ready. Let’s start cooking!" ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c0f04b0c-11.webp"  title="11"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/c0f04b0c-11.webp"  title="11" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">Fire, ready. Lemang, ready. Let’s start cooking!</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="The individual pieces of lemang-filled bamboo have to be carefully arranged on the fire." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/97bec541-12.webp"  title="12"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/97bec541-12.webp"  title="12" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">The individual pieces of lemang-filled bamboo have to be carefully arranged on the fire.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="During the two-hour cooking process, water is occasionally applied to the lemang to prevent it from burning." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5030cdcd-13.webp"  title="13"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5030cdcd-13.webp"  title="13" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">During the two-hour cooking process, water is occasionally applied to the lemang to prevent it from burning.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="A worker rotates the lemang periodically to ensure it is cooked evenly." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/59cd9577-14.webp"  title="14"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/59cd9577-14.webp"  title="14" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">A worker rotates the lemang periodically to ensure it is cooked evenly.</div></div><div class="rbs-img  category2723002 " ><div class="rbs-img-image   rbs-lightbox "  data-descbox="When it&#039;s done, the lemang is removed from the bamboo with a simple pull of the leaf, and ready to be enjoyed with your choice of rendang or serunding." ><div class="rbs-img-thumbs"  data-thumbnail="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/f0d0f83f-15.webp"  title="15"  data-width="1600"  data-height="1000" ></div><div class="rbs-img-data-popup"  data-popup="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/f0d0f83f-15.webp"  title="15" ></div><div class="thumbnail-overlay"><div class="rbsIcons"><i class="fa fa-search-plus rbsZoomIcon " ></i></div></div></div><div class="rbs-img-content">When it's done, the lemang is removed from the bamboo with a simple pull of the leaf, and ready to be enjoyed with your choice of rendang or serunding.</div></div></div></div></div><script>var rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97 = {"version":"3.2.1","id":2723002,"class":"id2723002","roboGalleryDelay":1000,"mainContainer":"#robo_gallery_main_block_rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97","loadingContainer":"#rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97-block-loader","loadingContainerObj":"rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97-block-loader","columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"resolutions":[{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":960},{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":650},{"columnWidth":"auto","columns":1,"maxWidth":450}],"descBox":true,"descBoxClass":"rbs_desc_panel_dark","lightboxOptions":{"gallery":{"enabled":true,"tCounter":"%curr% of %total%"}},"facebook":true,"twitter":true,"pinterest":true,"vk":true,"overlayEffect":"direction-aware-fade","boxesToLoadStart":12,"boxesToLoad":8,"waitUntilThumbLoads":1,"LoadingWord":"Loading...","loadMoreWord":"Load More","noMoreEntriesWord":"No More Entries","horizontalSpaceBetweenBoxes":15,"verticalSpaceBetweenBoxes":15,"lazyLoad":1,"wrapContainer":"#robo-gallery-wrap-rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97","filterContainer":"#rbs_gallery_68d3700390e97filter","loadMoreClass":"button-flat-primary button-large "};</script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/js/robo_gallery_alt.js"></script><link id="gallery" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/css/gallery.css"><link id="font" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://cms.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/robo-gallery/css/gallery.font.css">


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