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Gadon, a steamed meat pie made with banana leaf

Gadon, steamed meat terrine in banana leaf

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A traditional dish from Central Java: ground meat mixed with eggs, thick coconut milk, and ground spices, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a banana …

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At a glance: serves 4 people, 1 hr 15 min total (30 min prep and 45 min cook time), difficulty: easy, about $0.91 per person.

Recipe from Alfiyah Rizzy Afdiquni, Raflinoer32, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Gadon is a typical dish from the central region of Java. It is a delicious preparation of minced meat, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. This dish is easy to make and offers a unique flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$3.65 $0.91 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 16, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.80
  • $0.82
  • $0.53
  • $0.27
  • $0.71
  • $0.32
  • $0.12
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the meat and chop it finely. ≈ 8 min
  2. Grate the coconut and squeeze it to obtain a thick coconut milk. ≈ 8 min
  3. Finely chop the spices (shallot, garlic, pepper, cilantro, palm sugar, cumin, salt). ≈ 3 min
  4. Combine the meat, spices, coconut milk, and beaten eggs. ≈ 4 min
  5. Spread the mixture evenly over banana leaf pieces topped with a lettuce leaf, then wrap and seal with toothpicks. ≈ 3 min
  6. Steam until it is cooked through.

The bill

Gadon, steamed meat terrine in banana leaf

  • 2 eggs$0.80
  • 5 shallots$0.82
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper$0.53
  • 3 cloves of garlic$0.27
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro seeds$0.71
  • 1 tablespoon of palm sugar$0.32
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cumin$0.12
  • 2 tablespoons of salt$0.08

Total$3.65

that's $0.91 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 250 g of meat (beef, chicken, or fish)
  • One large banana leaf
  • 2 eggs
  • Bamboo skewers, for closing
  • Half a coconut
  • 5 shallots
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of cilantro seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cumin
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • Indonesian bay leaves

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