Nasi Lemak Recipe

Name: Nasi Lemak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, homemade (page 584) or canned (one 12- to 14-ounce can); One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 3 hard-cooked eggs (page 338), peeled and cut into wedges; 1 cucumber, peeled if waxed or strips peeled to create a striped look, sliced; 1/2 cup Fried Peanuts (page 27); 1 recipe Sambal Oelek (page 590) or Sambal Ikan Billis (following recipe); 1 recipe (or the leftovers from) Kari Ayam (page 281)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk, homemade (page 584) or canned (one 12- to 14-ounce can)
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cinnamon stick
3 hard-cooked eggs (page 338), peeled and cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled if waxed or strips peeled to create a striped look, sliced
1/2 cup Fried Peanuts (page 27)
1 recipe Sambal Oelek (page 590) or Sambal Ikan Billis (following recipe)
1 recipe (or the leftovers from) Kari Ayam (page 281)

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with the coconut milk, ginger, salt, and cinnamon and add enough water (probably only 1/4 cup or so) to cover the rice with liquid.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn the heat to low and cover.
3
Cook for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
4
Serve or keep warm over absolutely minimal heat for up to 15 minutes.
5
Serve a pile of coconut rice in the center of each plate, flanked by wedges of hard-cooked eggs, sliced cucumber, and any or all of the other accompaniments.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, homemade (page 584) or canned (one 12- to 14-ounce can), One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Nasi Lemak falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nasi Lemak

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