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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Nasi Dagang
Malaysia's East Coast coconut-steamed rice served with tuna curry, egg, and crisp cucumber-carrot pickle.
Hard⏱️ 4 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 58 min cook 180 min rest
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Timeline
Total 4 h 30 min- Prep32 min
- Resting/Marinating3 h
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Jasmine rice
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Glutinous rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Coconut milk
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Fenugreek seeds
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For the curry
- 650 gr Tuna steaks
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Curry powder
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tamarind paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 3 adet Boiled eggs
For the pickles
- 2 adet Cucumbers
- 1 adet Carrot
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice and glutinous rice, then soak them in plenty of water for 3 hours.
3 hr180:00 - 2
Slice the cucumbers and carrot thinly, mix them with the grape vinegar, sugar, and a little of the salt, and let them stand.
- 3
Drain the rice and steam it with the fenugreek seeds and half of the coconut milk for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Remove the rice, mix it with the remaining coconut milk and salt, and steam for 15 more minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
For the curry, make a paste from the onions, garlic, and ginger, then fry it in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Add the curry powder, turmeric, tamarind, and 1 cup of water, then boil the sauce for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Place the tuna steaks in the sauce and cook over low heat for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 8
Serve nasi dagang with the fish curry, boiled eggs, and cucumber-carrot pickle.
💡 Tip: Use fenugreek seeds sparingly; even half a teaspoon gives the rice a clear aroma for Turkish palates.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve nasi dagang on hot plates with fish curry, boiled eggs, and cucumber-carrot pickle.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Omega-3
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
28
g protein
70
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 51%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
- 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 Dagang make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nasi Dagang take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 58 minutes, including 180 minutes of passive resting; 270 minutes in total.Is Nasi Dagang difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Nasi Dagang have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 70g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Nasi Dagang contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nasi Dagang belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nasi Dagang need?
This recipe needs 18 ingredients.
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