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Name: Authentic Nasi Lemak Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Coconut Rice:**; 2 cups Jasmine rice (400g); 1 3/4 cups water (420ml); 3/4 cup coconut milk (180ml); 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot; 1 inch ginger, sliced and smashed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For the Sambal (Chili Paste):**; 15 dried red chilies, deseeded and soaked; 5 fresh red chilies; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 shallots, peeled; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch belacan (shrimp paste), toasted; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, mixed with 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup cooking oil; 1 tablespoon palm sugar (gula melaka) or brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; *For the Garnishes:**; 1/2 cup dried anchovies (ikan bilis), washed and dried; 1/2 cup raw peanuts; 2 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds

Nasi Lemak

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia

Fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk, served with sambal, peanuts, and anchovies.

Breakfast

Traditional

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