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Medium 45 min~460 kcal 6/10
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Nasi Minyak
A Malaysian celebratory rice cooked with basmati, butter, milk, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cashews, and raisins.
Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇲🇾 Malaysian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 34 min cook
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Pilav
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Basmati rice
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Milk
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
Aroma
- 1 Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
Baharat
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 5 Cardamom pods
- 4 Cloves
Üzeri
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Cashews
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Raisins
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice, soak it in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- 3
Soften the onion in the butter and vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and bloom for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the rice to the pot and stir it in the fat for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the milk, water, and salt, cover, and cook for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 7
Add the cashews and raisins, rest the pilaf for 10 minutes, then fluff.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Briefly frying the rice in fat helps nasi minyak stay glossy and separate-grained.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with cashews and raisins scattered on top, plus optional cucumber slices.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
9
g protein
72
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 65%Fat 27%
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
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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 Minyak make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nasi Minyak take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 34 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Nasi Minyak difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nasi Minyak have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 72g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Nasi Minyak contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nasi Minyak belong to?
This recipe belongs to Malaysian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nasi Minyak need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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