Nasi Kuning Recipe
Nasi Kuning Recipe is Indonesian yellow rice made with aromatics such as lemongrass and screw pine leaves, and spices such as turmeric and bay leaf and coconut milk. This fragrant rice complements any dish that you make at home and is usually the star of any meal. Nasi Kuning is traditionally served at banquets or other festive occasions!
Equipment
- saucepot, stovetop
Ingredients
- 1½ cup jasmine rice
- 1½ cup water
- ¾ cup coconut milk fresh
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp lemon zest
- 2 pandan leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lemongrass white part only
- ¼ tsp coconut oil for rubbing the rice
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Heat a saucepot or Dutch oven with the water and coconut milk.
- In the meantime, wash or rinse the rice thoroughly 5-6 times in cold water until the water is almost clear and not starchy. Drain and set aside. Rub the coconut oil to the rice with your fingertips.When the coconut milk and water mixture begin to boil, add the aromatics, spices, salt and rice.
- Lower the heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the liquids are absorbed by the rice. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 8 minutes.
- Use a fork to fluff up the rice. Use tongs to remove the pandan, lemongrass and bay leaf.
- Serve in a mound or use a conical mold to shape the rice. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
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Notes
- Be gentle while fluffing the rice; use a fork to loosen the rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 243mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
