Nasi Lemak is a popular dish in Malaysia and Singapore, often enjoyed during breakfast or as a light lunch. It consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and spices, usually served with sambal (a spicy sauce), fried egg, anchovies, and roasted peanuts.
Here’s a simple recipe to make Nasi Lemak:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of rice (preferably long-grain rice)
– 1 can of coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons of pale soy sauce (toasting style)
– 1 teaspoon of salt
– ½ teaspoon of ground turmeric
– ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)
– 1 inch of ginger (julienned)
– Water as needed
For the sambal:
– 10-12 dried chilies (toasted and ground)
– 3 shallots (ground)
– 1 clove of garlic (ground)
– ½ teaspoon of sugar
– A pinch of salt
To serve:
– Fried egg
– Anchovies
– Roasted peanuts
– Cucumber slices
Instructions:
- Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a pot, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, salt, turmeric, cumin, bay leaf, garlic, and ginger. Add enough water to cover the rice and bring it to a boil.
Add the rice and stir once to ensure it’s fully submerged in the liquid. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the sambal by blending the dried chilies, shallots, garlic, sugar, and salt until smooth. You can adjust the spice level to your preference.
Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and let it stand, covered, for a few more minutes.
To serve, lay out the rice on a plate and top with the sambal, fried egg, anchovies, roasted peanuts, and cucumber slices. Enjoy!
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spice levels to your liking. Nasi Lemak is a delicious and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any time of day!
Text model: aya
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