Nasi Lemak (Malaysia) Recipe

Name: Nasi Lemak (Malaysia)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cups water; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream; 1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 6 shallots, chopped; 15 dried red chile peppers, or to taste; 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1/2 cup tamarind juice; salt to taste; 1 onion, sliced; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups water
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt to taste
6 shallots, chopped
15 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon shrimp paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup tamarind juice
salt to taste
1 onion, sliced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1
Bring the rice, water, sliced shallots, coconut cream, ginger, and salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, place the chopped shallots, dried chile peppers, minced ginger, and shrimp paste in a blender and process to a thick paste.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chile paste until fragrant. Stir in sugar, tamarind juice, and salt, then toss in onion and shrimp and simmer until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes. Serve over the hot rice.

868

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained, 1 3/4 cups water, 3 shallots, thinly sliced, 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream, and more.

Yes, Nasi Lemak (Malaysia) falls under the Seafood 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 (Malaysia)

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