Coconut Rice Nasi Lemak
Experience the unforgettable flavors of Coconut Rice Nasi Lemak, Malaysia’s iconic comfort dish that brings bold aromas and vibrant textures to your plate. Perfectly fluffy, fragrant rice is infused with creamy coconut milk and the subtle sweetness of pandan leaves, creating a luxurious base for an assortment of savory and fresh accompaniments. Crispy fried anchovies, crunchy roasted peanuts, cool cucumber slices, and rich hard-boiled eggs complement the harmonious blend of flavors, all tied together with a spicy-sweet sambal sauce. Ready in under an hour, this authentic nasi lemak recipe is as versatile as it is satisfying, ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Impress your family or guests with this traditional Southeast Asian feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups White rice
- 1.5 cups Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 leaves Pandan leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Dried anchovies
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
- 4 pieces Eggs
- 1 piece Cucumbers
- 0.5 cups Sambal (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and tied pandan leaves. Stir gently to mix.
Cook the rice using the rice cooker or bring to a boil in the pot, then lower the heat and simmer with the lid on until the rice is soft and fragrant. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the dried anchovies until they are golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool, and peel the eggs.
Slice the cucumber into thin discs and set aside.
Toast the roasted peanuts lightly in a dry pan over medium heat if not already roasted.
Plate the dish by serving a generous scoop of coconut rice in the center of the plate. Arrange the crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, boiled eggs (halved), cucumber slices, and sambal around the rice.
Serve immediately and enjoy this authentic Malaysian Coconut Rice Nasi Lemak!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 218 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 980 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
