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Govind Kaushik
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Nasi Uduk
: A Spiced Coconut Rice Recipe From Indonesia

53 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Nasi uduk is a fragrant Indonesian coconut rice recipe, which is a speciality of Jakarta. The name of the dish literally means "mixed rice", referring to the unique preparation of the recipe. Popular as a common breakfast dish, this dish is sold by street vendors and at traditional markets in Jakarta. There, nasi uduk is available throughout the day and is also renowned for its affordability. It is made with jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk and fragrant spices, resulting in a flavourful, aromatic rice dish. This dish has many versions that suit different tastes and dietary preferences. However, this is a vegan recipe that can be customised with different sides and toppings.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupJasmine rice
3/4 cupCoconut milk
3/4 cupWater
1 stalkLemongrass (brushed and crushed)
2 leavesIndonesian bay leaves (or Indian bay leaves)
2 thin slicesGinger
1 smallPandan leaf
1/2 tspCoriander powder
1/2 tspSalt
1tspOlive oil
2/3 cupDry roasted peanuts

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Soak The Rice

Start by rinsing the rice in a strainer until the water turns clear. Then transfer the rice to a large bowl and cover it with an ample amount of water. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes. Once done, drain them as they are ready to be used.

Step 1
Step 1: Soak The Rice
30 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Cook In Coconut Milk
18 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Steam And Garnish
5 Minutes

FAQs

These two iconic dishes differ in factors like origin and ingredients. Nasi uduk is from Indonesia and cooked with aromatic spices; on the other hand, nasi lemak is from Malaysia and uses no spices in cooking the rice.