How to Make Indonesian Nasi Kuning – Yellow Coconut Rice Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Indonesia Nasi Kuning (Yellow Coconut Rice)


This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian dishes, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.



Recipe makes for 6-8 Servings


2 ½ tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp salt

1 cup warm water

1 ½ cups coconut milk

1 plump lemongrass stalk, bruised and tied to a knot

1 salam leaf

4 kaffir life leaves

2 ½ cups long-grain rice

2 cups water


Directions:


Dissolve turmeric and salt in warm water. 

Bring coconut milk, lemongrass, salam lead and kaffir to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Add turmeric water. Tip the rice into the pot and add the water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer uncovered until the liquid has just been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender but not mushy.

Halfway through the cooking time, gently fluff rice with a fork.

Let the rice cool. Fish out lemongrass, salam leaf, kaffir lime leaves and discard.


On a large serving platter, mound the rice into the shape of an inverted cone and garnish with fried shallots.


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For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.



Enjoy..




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