Indonesian Yellow Rice Carnival (nasi Kuning Carnival)

Indonesian Yellow Rice Carnival (Nasi Kuning Carnival) is a festive and flavorful dish that is often served during special occasions and celebrations in Indonesia. This vibrant yellow rice is fragrant, aromatic, and packed with rich spices, making it a perfect dish to liven up any gathering.

Indonesian Yellow Rice Carnival (nasi Kuning Carnival)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 red chilies, sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1 cucumber, sliced

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. While the rice is cooking, heat some oil in a pan and sauté the shallots, garlic, and red chilies until fragrant.
  5. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and remove the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
  6. Transfer the rice to a serving platter and garnish with the sautéed shallots, garlic, and chilies.
  7. Serve the Indonesian Yellow Rice Carnival with hard-boiled eggs and sliced cucumber on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Pan Serving platter

Tools

Fork Knife

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Indonesian Yellow Rice Carnival pairs well with grilled meats, fried chicken, or spicy sambal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra festive touch, shape the cooked rice into cone or pyramid shapes before serving.

Cost

$10