Ilabulo (Gorontalo Sago and Chicken Liver Parcels)
Ilabulo
A savoury Gorontalo snack of sago, chicken liver and egg wrapped in banana leaf and grilled. Chewy, like a pepes.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 10 people
- Origin
- Gorontalo
- Type
- Meat Dishes
Ingredients
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Spice paste
How to Make
Fry the paste until fragrant. Cool.
Mix the sago, coconut milk, eggs, paste, salt and pepper.
Add the liver and gizzard and mix until thick and even.
Wrap 2 tbsp of mixture in banana leaf and secure with a toothpick.
Steam 30 minutes until cooked.
Grill briefly over charcoal until the leaves brown and smell fragrant.
Kitchen tip
Ilabulo can also be made with fish or prawns instead of offal.
Questions
Where does Ilabulo (Gorontalo Sago and Chicken Liver Parcels) come from?
Ilabulo is a traditional dish from Gorontalo (capital: Gorontalo), in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.
How long does Ilabulo (Gorontalo Sago and Chicken Liver Parcels) take to make?
It takes about 1 hr 30 min in total to make 10 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Ilabulo (Gorontalo Sago and Chicken Liver Parcels)?
Ilabulo can also be made with fish or prawns instead of offal.