Nasi Kuning

Name: Nasi Kuning
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1.5 cups water; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised; 4 kaffir lime leaves, bruised; 1 pandan leaf, knotted; 1 tsp fine sea salt

A fragrant Indonesian rice cooked with coconut milk, ground turmeric, and aromatic leaves. It delivers a golden color and rich, herbal taste suitable for celebratory meals.

35 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1.5 cups water
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
4 kaffir lime leaves, bruised
1 pandan leaf, knotted
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1.5 cups water, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp fine sea salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until smooth.
2

Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 4 bruised kaffir lime leaves, 1 knotted pandan leaf, and 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice to the pot, then bring to a boil.
3

Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
4

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes, then discard the herbs and fluff with a fork.

Questions

How long does Nasi Kuning keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Nasi Kuning?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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