Authentic Vegan Nasi Lemak Bungkus

Name: Authentic Vegan Nasi Lemak Bungkus
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 5 red jalapeños; 1½ cup dried chiles (seeds removed); 2 tomatoes (wedged); 4-5 large shallots; 1 piece [4"X5"]kombu soaked in ¾ cup of water; ½ cup tamarind juice from wet tamarind (used a ping pong ball-sized tamarind); 1 medium-sized onion (sliced); 2 palm sugar round or sugar (plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste); ½ teaspoon mushrooms powder; a few pandan leaves (tie into knot); oil for cooking; 4 cups Jasmine rice (rinsed thoroughly); 4-5 cups of water; 1 can [400ml) coconut milk; 1 shallot (thinly sliced); 1 lemongrass stalk (white part - bruised); 2 slices of ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raw peanuts (used red skin peanuts); cucumber slices; pan-fried plant-based egg (cut into slices); banana leaves (cleaned and wiped dry with paper towel)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

This vegan nasi lemak bungkus is absolutely yummy, spicy, and served in a most authentic way, just like how this is served in Malaysia. The fragrant coconut milk flavored rice is served with a homemade chile paste.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:32:23 GMT