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Malaysian Nasi Lemak Recipe

A fragrant coconut rice dish served with sambal, fried crispy anchovies, toasted peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber slices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice preferably jasmine
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pcs Pandan Leaves tied in a knot

Sambal

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Anchovies washed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind Juice soak tamarind pulp in water and strain
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Accompaniments

  • 4 pcs Boiled Eggs halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Roasted Peanuts

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a rice cooker, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and pandan leaves. Cook until the rice is done.
  3. 3. For the sambal, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent.
  4. 4. Add dried anchovies and fry until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  5. 5. In the same pan, add chili paste and cook until the oil separates. Add tamarind juice, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve the coconut rice with sambal, fried anchovies, boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and roasted peanuts.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Coconut Rice, Nasi Lemak
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