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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Nasi Lemak
Coconut rice scented with pandan serves with sambal, egg, cucumber, peanuts, and crisp anchovies for a beloved Southeast Asian plate.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 4~650 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) jasmin rice
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) coconut milk
- 1.8 su bardağı(~360 ml) water
- 2 adet pandan leaf
- 1 sap 1 stalk of lemongrass
- 25 gr dried hot pepper
- 4 adet shallot
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) shrimp paste
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) tamarind paste
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) salt
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) granulated sugar
- 4 adet egg
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) peanuts
- 80 gr dried anchovy
- 1 adet cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice until the water runs clear.
- 2
Add rice, coconut milk, water, pandan, lemon grass, salt and little sugar into the pot.
- 3
Cook the rice over low heat for 12 minutes and let it rest for 10 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 4
For the sambal, puree the pepper, shallot and shrimp paste.
- 5
Thicken the samba in oil for 12 minutes, balance with tamarind.
12 min12:00 - 6
Fry peanuts and dried anchovies separately.
- 7
Serve the rice with egg, cucumber, sambal, peanuts and anchovies.
💡 Tip: Washing the rice until the water runs clear ensures that the coconut rice remains grainy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Put the samba separately and serve with cucumber slices.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 54% match~650
kcal calories
26
g protein
83
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 51%Fat 33%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL
3.7g
Sugar
3.1g
Fiber
84.3mg
Sodium
7.7g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (54%); values are estimates.
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.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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 Lemak make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Nasi Lemak take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.Is Nasi Lemak difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nasi Lemak have?
Approximately 650 kcal per serving. Protein: 26g, carbs: 83g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Nasi Lemak contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Peanut, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nasi Lemak belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nasi Lemak need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.Is Nasi Lemak filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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