Nasi Lemak (Rice Cooked in Coconut Milk) Recipe

Name: Nasi Lemak (Rice Cooked in Coconut Milk)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 ml Thai rice or long-stored rice; 200 ml Coconut milk; 1 heaping tablespoon Salt; 2 leaves Pandan leaves (optional); 1 Sambal*Must have; 1 egg per serving Sunny-side up or boiled eggs; 1 egg per serving Sambal Terur; 1 Sliced cucumbers; 1 Vinegar-fried peanuts; 1 or 1 fish per serving Deep fried chirimen jako or small mackerel; 1 Deep fried tempeh; 1 Wiener sausages, etc.; 1 per serving Fried chicken wings; 1 Fried squid rings

Servings: persons

800 ml Thai rice or long-stored rice
200 ml Coconut milk
1 heaping tablespoon Salt
2 leaves Pandan leaves (optional)
1 Sambal*Must have
1 egg per serving Sunny-side up or boiled eggs
1 egg per serving Sambal Terur
1 Sliced cucumbers
1 Vinegar-fried peanuts
1 or 1 fish per serving Deep fried chirimen jako or small mackerel
1 Deep fried tempeh
1 Wiener sausages, etc.
1 per serving Fried chicken wings
1 Fried squid rings

1
Wash the rice and then put it in the rice cooker.
2
There's no need to soak the rice.
3
Wash the pandan leaves and tie them in a knot.
4
If they are dehydrated, then just put them in directly as is.
5
Add salt to the rice and then pour in the coconut milk.
6
Adjust as necessary with some water, if necessary.
7
Mix it well.
8
The liquid should be slightly lower than the 4 cup mark.
9
Add the pandan leaves and cook the rice.
10
Here is the cooked rice.Take out the pandan leaves and mix well.
11
Mix in some sambal while eating.

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 ml Thai rice or long-stored rice, 200 ml Coconut milk, 1 heaping tablespoon Salt, 2 leaves Pandan leaves (optional), and more.

Yes, Nasi Lemak (Rice Cooked in Coconut Milk) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nasi Lemak (Rice Cooked in Coconut Milk)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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