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Nasi Lemak

A recipe from Malaysia.

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Nasi Lemak

Nutrition (per serving)

420Calories
22 gProtein
35 gCarbs
24 gFat
5 gSugar
1000 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 pandan leaves
  • 2 tbsp sambal
  • 2 tbsp fried anchovies
  • 1 boiled egg
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the rice and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until the rice is lightly toasted.
  3. Add the coconut milk, pandan leaves, salt, and pepper, and stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. Simmer the rice for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. While the rice is cooking, toast the coconut flakes in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and stir in the toasted coconut flakes.
  8. Serve the nasi lemak hot, garnished with fried anchovies, boiled egg, cucumber, bean sprouts, and sambal.

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