Nasi Uduk
Elevate your regular rice dish with the irresistible aroma and creamy texture of Nasi Uduk, Indonesia’s iconic coconut rice. This fragrant dish combines fluffy white rice with rich coconut milk and an enticing blend of spices—including bruised lemongrass, knotted pandan leaves, bay leaves, and sliced galangal—for a deeply aromatic flavor profile. Perfectly steamed to capture every hint of spice, this dish is both indulgent and comforting. Ready in just 40 minutes, Nasi Uduk is ideal as a base for your favorite sides like crispy fried chicken, golden tempeh, or spicy sambal. Whether serving as a hearty main or a flavorful accompaniment, this traditional recipe is sure to impress at your next meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
- 2 pandan leaves, knotted
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 thumb-sized piece galangal, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Start by rinsing the rice thoroughly under cold running water. Repeat until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and water. Stir well to mix the liquids evenly.
Add the bruised lemongrass stalk, knotted pandan leaves, bay leaves, sliced galangal, and salt into the pot. Stir gently to integrate the spices.
Place the pot on medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
Once it starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Allow the rice to cook gently for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing the steam to do its work.
After 20 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the pot covered for another 10 minutes to let the rice absorb any remaining moisture and finish cooking.
Carefully remove the lid, discard the lemongrass, pandan leaves, and bay leaves.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains before serving.
Serve the Nasi Uduk warm. It pairs wonderfully with fried chicken, crispy tempeh, or sambal on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2431 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 531 mg | 11% | |
*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.
