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Nasi Lemak Coconut Rice

Fragrant nasi lemak or coconut rice makes a favorite dish for breakfast or any time of the day. Serve this with Javanese fried chicken, fried egg, and chili sauce for a delicious flavor of Indonesia.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indonesian, Malaysian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups jasmine rice or any white long-grain rice
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut cream
  • 1 stalk lemongrass white part, bruised
  • Few pandan leaves screwpine leaves-knotted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cups water

Instructions

Rice cooker method

  • Add all the ingredients and start the cooking process

Stovetop method

  • In a heavy-bottom pot, add water, coconut milk, pandan leaves, lemongrass, and salt to a boil, then turn the heat down to low
  • Add the rice and bring it back to a gentle simmer. Close the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes with the lid on until the rice is cooked. Add more water if needed. Wait for 10 minutes, covered, then fluff the rice