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Nasi Uduk

Fragrant Indonesian rice cooked in coconut milk infused with lemongrass, pandan, and bay leaves. It offers a rich texture and deeply aromatic savory flavor.

35 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
  • 1.5 cups coconut milk
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 2 pandan leaves, knotted
  • 2 Indonesian bay leaves
  • 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced
  • 1 tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups rinsed jasmine rice, 1.5 cups coconut milk, 1.5 cups water, 2 bruised lemongrass stalks, 2 knotted pandan leaves, 2 Indonesian bay leaves, 1 inch sliced fresh galangal, and 1 tsp fine salt in a heavy pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring constantly to prevent sticking.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed.

  4. 4

    Turn off the heat and let the pot sit covered for 10 minutes to finish steaming.

  5. 5

    Remove lemongrass stalks, pandan leaves, Indonesian bay leaves, and fresh galangal, then gently fluff jasmine rice with a fork.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Nasi Uduk?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed."

Is there a substitute for galangal in Nasi Uduk?

The entry for Nasi Uduk calls for 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced. In its place: Fresh ginger with a little lime zest is the workable substitute. Galangal is more piney and peppery, so the result reads slightly different.

How many calories are in Nasi Uduk?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 5 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Nasi Uduk keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Nasi Uduk within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Can I halve or double Nasi Uduk?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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