Nasi Kerabu Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the butterfly pea flowers in water to extract the blue color.
• STEP 2.Cook the rice with the extracted blue water and pandan leaves for fragrance.
• STEP 3.Prepare the accompaniments such as grilled fish or chicken, pickled vegetables, and salted egg.
• STEP 4.Serve the blue rice on a plate and arrange the accompaniments around it.
• STEP 5.Top the rice with sambal for added spiciness and flavor.
• STEP 6.Mix everything together before eating to enjoy the vibrant colors and flavors of Nasi Kerabu.

Cooking Tips

• To achieve a vibrant blue color, use a generous amount of butterfly pea flowers.
• You can add a few drops of lime juice to the rice to enhance the blue color.
• Grill the fish or chicken with a marinade of turmeric and lemongrass for added flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Nasi Kerabu is best served fresh and warm.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the rice and accompaniments separately before serving.