Lontong

Ingredients

 * 2 (two) cups rice.
 * 6 (six) cups water.
 * for wrapping: 10 - 12 inches sheets of aluminum foil.

Directions

 * 1) Put the 6 cups of water into a large pot and add the rice.
 * 2) Bring it to a boil then lower the heat.
 * 3) Cover the pot and cook until most of the water is absorbed.
 * 4) Then turn off the heat and let the rice cool down for 10 – 15 minutes.
 * 5) Fill 1½ cup with the cooked rice and place it at the edge of the sheet of aluminum foil.
 * 6) Roll it once and fold both edges of the foil, then roll further till the rice log is sealed.
 * 7) Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
 * 8) Put the rice log in the pot, cover and cook for 1½ - 2 hours over low heat.
 * 9) Remove the log and let cool down for several hours.
 * 10) Then unwrap the aluminum foil, cut the rolls into ½ - 1 inch slices.
 * 11) Arrange on a plate and serve with other dishes.