Name: Authentic Nasi Ulam (Malaysian Herb Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Rice:**; 2 cups Jasmine rice (uncooked); 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; *For the Ulam (Herbs & Vegetables):**; 1 cup cucumber, finely julienned; 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched; 1/2 cup long beans, finely sliced; 1/2 cup daun kesum (laksa leaves), finely shredded; 1/4 cup daun kantan (torch ginger flower), finely shredded; 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely shredded; 2 tablespoons basil leaves (optional, for aroma); 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only), finely sliced into thin rounds; *For the Toasted Coconut (Kerisik):**; 1/2 cup grated coconut (unsweetened); 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For Sambal Belacan:**; 4-5 fresh red chilies (adjust to taste); 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (belacan), toasted; 1 tablespoon lime juice (or calamansi juice); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt to taste

Nasi Ulam 🇲🇾 Malaysia

A rice dish with a variety of herbs, vegetables, and sambal.

Rice Herbs

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Rice herbs vegetables sambal

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