Recipe
Nasi Lemak (Steamed Coconut Rice)
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg. rice, soaked overnight
- 2 coconuts, grated, squeeze for creme, add 570 ml (20 oz.) water, squeeze for milk, discard pulp
- 2 pandan leaves
- 2 teaspoons of salt
Instructions to Cook
- Place the soaked rice in the top basket part of a steamer. Make steam holes in the rice to allow the steam to penetrate through.
- Cover and bring water in the steamer to boil. Steam rice for 30 minutes.
- Place the cocnut creme and the 2 teaspoons of salt in a large pot, stir in the steaming hot rice, and then add in the coconut milk.
- Stir well and then set aside for 30 minutes : 10 minutes over high fire, 10 minutes over medium fire and 10 minutes over low fire.
Serves 6 to 8 persons