RCI-RC.004.0187.001
Nasi Lemak I
Rice with coconut milk. A very popular breakfast or lunch dish, this rice has a nice creamy taste and a fragrant aroma.
Prep50 min
Cook90 min
Total140 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 4 cups
- ¼ teaspoons
- 5 cups
- screw pine leaves2 unittied into a knot
- cm ginger root1 unitsmashed
Method
1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well in a colander.
2 minutes
2
Pour the coconut milk into a large pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3 minutes
3
Add the smashed ginger root and tied screw pine leaves to the coconut milk, stirring gently to combine.
1 minutes
4
Stir in the drained rice and salt, mixing well to coat the rice evenly with the coconut milk.
2 minutes
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot tightly with a lid.
2 minutes
6
Cook the rice on low heat without lifting the lid for 15-18 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
17 minutes
7
Remove the pot from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to set.
5 minutes
8
Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the ginger root and screw pine leaves before serving.