Coconut Rice With Spiced Fried Chicken (nasi Lemak With Ayam Goreng Berempah)

Nasi Lemak with Ayam Goreng Berempah, or Coconut Rice with Spiced Fried Chicken, is a popular Malay dish that is packed with flavor and aroma. The fragrant coconut rice pairs perfectly with the crispy and flavorful spiced fried chicken, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Coconut Rice With Spiced Fried Chicken (nasi Lemak With Ayam Goreng Berempah)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • Sliced cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain the rice.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, pandan leaf, and salt. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions.
  3. Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated chicken pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve the coconut rice with the spiced fried chicken, sliced cucumbers, and hard-boiled eggs.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Pot Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Mixing bowls

Serving suggestions

Served with a side of sambal (spicy chili paste) for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy chicken, double fry the chicken pieces by frying them once, letting them cool, and then frying them again until crispy.

Cost

$15