Nasi Lemak

تحضير المكوّنات

المكوّنات

طريقة التحضير

خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then drain well.

   حوالي 5 د

2. 2

   Combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, knotted pandan leaves, sliced ginger, and salt in a rice cooker or heavy-bottomed pot.

   حوالي 2 د

3. 3

   Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil in a pot, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

   حوالي 20 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Do not lift the lid while the rice is cooking.

4. 4

   Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for another 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

   حوالي 10 د

5. 5

   Heat frying oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat.

   حوالي 2 د

6. 6

   Fry the dried anchovies until golden and crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

   حوالي 3 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Be careful not to burn the anchovies, as they can quickly turn bitter.

7. 7

   In a food processor or mortar and pestle, blend or pound the shallots, garlic, dried red chilies, fresh red chilies (if using), and toasted belacan into a fine paste for the sambal.

   حوالي 10 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: For a smoother paste, add a splash of cooking oil during blending.

8. 8

   Heat cooking oil in a clean pan or wok over medium heat.

   حوالي 1 د

9. 9

   Add the prepared sambal paste and sauté until fragrant and the oil separates, about 10-15 minutes.

   حوالي 15 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Stir frequently to prevent burning.

10. 10

    Stir in the tamarind paste and palm sugar to the sambal, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the sambal is well combined.

    حوالي 3 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Adjust sugar and tamarind to taste for your desired balance of sweet and sour.

11. 11

    To serve, place a mound of fragrant coconut rice on a plate. Arrange the crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices around it.

    حوالي 2 د

12. 12

    Spoon a generous amount of the homemade sambal alongside the rice.