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Malaysian Nasi Lemak Recipe

A traditional Malaysian dish with coconut rice, sambal, and various accompaniments.
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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: 400 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 chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 1 cup Dried anchovies soaked and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. In a rice cooker, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and pandan leaves. Cook until done.
  3. 3. For the sambal, heat oil in a pan. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add anchovies and cook until crispy. Add chili paste, sugar, salt, and water. Simmer until thickened.
  5. 5. Serve the coconut rice with sambal, boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and peanuts.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Nasi Lemak
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