Nasi Lemak Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• STEP 2.In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, pandan leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil.
• STEP 3.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes or until cooked.
• STEP 4.Remove the pandan leaves and fluff the rice with a fork.
• STEP 5.Serve the coconut rice with sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber slices, and a hard-boiled egg.
• STEP 6.Optional: You can also add other accompaniments like fried chicken or beef rendang.
• STEP 7.Enjoy your delicious Nasi Lemak!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to rinse the rice well to remove excess starch.
• If you don't have pandan leaves, you can substitute with pandan essence or omit it.
• Adjust the amount of sambal according to your preferred level of spiciness.
• For a healthier version, you can use brown rice instead of white rice.
• Leftover Nasi Lemak can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover Nasi Lemak in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, steam the rice or microwave it with a splash of water.
• Serve Nasi Lemak hot or at room temperature as a main dish or side dish.