Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Rice)

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Step 1

Wash your rice thoroughly at least 3 times. It is important to remove as much starch from the rice as possible.

Step 2

Add the coconut milk, knotted pandan leaves, topping up with enough water to cook. If you are using the optional galangal and lemongrass, add these too.

Step 3

Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and castor sugar, then give everything a good stir.

Step 4

Cook the rice as you would normally.

Step 5

Once cooked, leave the rice covered for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Step 6

Serve with Aside from the basic toppings listed above, nasi lemak can be served with, or a combination of the following; beef rendang, prawn sambal, ayam goreng berempah, assam prawns, kari kapitan, ayam masak merah, sambal kacang goreng, sambal petai, sambal ikan bilis

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