Nasi Kuning Festive Yellow Rice Indonisian Rice With Pandan

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This is an easy recipe for a traditional indonisian style festive rice. The key flavours are lemongrass, coconut & pandan. This recipe is from 'recipes from our thai kitchen'. Nasi kuning goes perfectly with 'kacang panjang kecap' (long beans in sweet soy sauce).

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Steps

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If using fresh pandan leaves , tie each leaf in 3-4 knots and set aside.

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Remove and discard outer leaves of fresh lemongrass stalks , then bruise the lemongrass by whacking it hard with the back of a cleaver or the corner of a soup can.

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After the stalks are slightly shredded and flexible , tie each in a knot and set aside.

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Rinse uncooked jasmine rice a few times , until the water is just slightly cloudy , then drain.

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Put turmeric and 1 1 / 2 cups water in a small bowl , stir to combine.

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Add turmeric water , pandan , lemongrass , coconut milk , kaffir lime leaves , and salt to taste to rice cooker.

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Stir well and cook.

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Transfer rice to a serving bowl , fluff it gently with a fork.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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pandan leaves, fresh lemongrass, jasmine rice, turmeric powder, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, salt