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Vietnam Lemongrass Tofu Rice Salad
Easy 1 hr 5 min~188 kcal 4/10
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Nasi Ulam
A Malaysian herb rice salad with cooled rice, fresh herbs, cucumber, toasted coconut, peanuts, fish, and egg.
Medium⏱️ 42 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 18 min cook
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- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 42 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Jasmine rice
- 2.2 cup(~440 ml) Water
For the salad
- 220 g Cooked white fish
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cucumbers
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Grated coconut
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Peanuts
For the herbs
- 0.5 bunch Fresh mint
- 0.4 bunch Fresh basil
- 3 sprig Scallions
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lime juice
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice with water for 14 minutes and rest it covered for 10 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 2
Spread the rice on a wide tray and cool it completely.
- 3
Beat the eggs, make a thin omelet, and cut it into strips.
- 4
Toast the grated coconut and peanuts in a pan for 4 minutes, until fragrant.
4 min04:00 - 5
Finely chop the cucumbers, mint, basil, and scallions.
- 6
Mix the cold rice, fish flakes, omelet, herbs, coconut, peanuts, lime juice, and salt.
- 7
Rest the salad for 10 minutes and serve at room temperature.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cool the rice completely, warm rice wilts the herbs and makes the salad heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nasi ulam at room temperature with lime wedges and hot sauce as a lunch salad or beside a fish menu.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
13
g protein
46
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 55%Fat 29%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Peanut
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nasi Ulam make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Nasi Ulam take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 42 minutes in total.Is Nasi Ulam difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nasi Ulam have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 46g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Nasi Ulam contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Peanut, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nasi Ulam belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nasi Ulam need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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