Nasi Lemak ( Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice )
The " Essential " Nasi Lemak Recipe consists of :
Nasi Lemak
Sambal chili
Eggs and Cucumber
Fried anchovies and Roasted peanuts
Nasi Lemak
I always believe that a truly remarkable Nasi Lemak is not to be taken
lightly. It should fulfill some requirements: quality, texture, flavours and right
ingredients. Hence much effort is required to prepare this legendary dish.
Possessing highly fragrant smell, the pandan leaves is also vital in the
preparation of an exceptionally marvelous Nasi Lemak. A Nasi Lemak will
not be a true Nasi Lemak without the presence of this signature aroma.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups Brasmati rice
2 cups Water
3/4 cup Thick coconut milk
4 Pandan leaves, knotted and slightly bruised
1 stick Lemongrass
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt ( to taste )
Method:
1. Wash and rinse the grains and place in the rice cooker.
2. Add the water and 1/4 cup first of thick coconut milk*, along with
1 teaspoon of salt and pandan leaves. ( the volume of fluid should be
same as volume of rice)
3. Switch on the rice cooker. Cook for 25 minutes. Then add the rest of
the thick coconut milk and stir to loosen the rice. Close the lid pot,
and allow to continue cooking until the warm stage.
4. Fluff up the rice and serve hot.
* it's important to note that you must not add in ALL the thick coconut
milk right at the start. Otherwise the oil in the coconut cream will prevent
the rice grain from cooking properly.
Rule of thumb: For 1 kg of rice use 200 ml of thick coconut milk
(1 coconut). However, use 50ml with water to cook first.
Then the balance during warming stage. Also sufficient salt
is necessary (2 teaspoon).
Sambal Chili: Recipe in SAMBAL CHILI
Sambal Chili
Eggs: Served with hard boiled eggs.
To make the perfect hard boiled eggs, first pour water into a pot. Add the
eggs. Then switch on the flame. At boiling point, cover the pot and switch
off the flame and let cook for another 15 minutes. To keep the yolk in the
centre for better presentation, stir the pot occasionally when the egg is cooking.
Hard boiled eggs
Cucumber: use the local variety.
Cut off both ends and peel. Then slice. There is no need to remove the
seeds. Create lines by running a fork down the length of the cucumber.
Fried Anchovies and Peanuts:
Rinse the anchovies in cold water. Leave to dry thoroughly.
Heat some oil in wok until almost smoking and fry the anchovies for 4 minutes until crisps.
Leave aside.
Heat a clean wok until it begins to smoke. Put raw peanuts and salt in to
fry. Lower the heat and stir fry constantly for 5 minutes. Fry with a quick to
and fro motion until they begin to turn brown.
Fried Anchovies and peanuts
A simple Nasi Lemak spread on a plate. Enjoy!!!
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