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Malaysian Nasi Lemak Recipe

A fragrant coconut rice dish served with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, toasted peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber slices. A Malaysian classic!
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Coconut Rice

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 pcs Pandan leaves tied in a knot

Sambal

  • 1 cup Dried anchovies rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste diluted in ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Accompaniments

  • 4 pcs Boiled eggs halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Roasted peanuts

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and pandan leaves in a rice cooker. Cook until rice is done.
  2. 2. For the sambal, fry the anchovies in oil until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same pan, sauté onions until translucent. Add chili paste and cook until oil separates.
  4. 4. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for a few minutes. Add the fried anchovies back in and mix well.
  5. 5. Serve the coconut rice with sambal, boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and roasted peanuts.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Coconut Rice, Malaysian Cuisine, Nasi Lemak
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