Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak

How to make Nasi Lemak

4 servings

Ingredients

  • Fenugreek Coconut Rice
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 2 inch ginger (sliced)
  • 1 tsp pandan paste
  • 1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • 1 block medium firm tofu
  • 2-3 tempe
  • 1 lemongrass (white part only)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch galangal or ginger
  • 1 red chilli or 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- Steps ---

  2. 2

    Wash rice till water runs clear, drain & set aside.

  3. 3

    In a pot on medium high heat, add coconut oil.

  4. 4

    When hot, add fenugreek seeds, fry for 30 secs, add onion & ginger, fry till fragrant.

  5. 5

    Add rice, coconut cream & milk, pandan paste, salt, stir & taste to adjust seasoning.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a rice cooker or continue cooking on the stove.

  7. 7

    --- Steps Sambal ---

  8. 8

    Blend chillies, onion & garlic into a fine paste.

  9. 9

    Heat oil in a large pan on medium high, add blended paste & fry for 15 mins.

  10. 10

    Add tamarind, sugar & salt, fry for another 15 mins, taste to adjust seasoning.

  11. 11

    Continue cooking until sambal reaches desired consistency.

  12. 12

    --- Steps Tempe & Tofu ---

  13. 13

    Blend all ingredients into a fine paste.

  14. 14

    Slice tofu & tempe into 1/2 inch pieces & add the blended paste.

  15. 15

    Marinate for 2 hrs then fry till crispy.

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