Mixed Rice With Curry (nasi Kandar)

Nasi Kandar is a popular Malaysian dish that features a mixed rice with a variety of flavorful curries and side dishes. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

Mixed Rice With Curry (nasi Kandar)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of white rice
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 inch of ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pound of chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 pound of fish, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and green beans)
  • 2 tablespoons of curry powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice and cook it with the coconut milk, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise in a rice cooker.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat some oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook until they are softened.
  4. Add the chicken and fish, and cook until they are no longer pink.
  5. Stir in the curry powder and mixed vegetables, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve it with the curry and side dishes.

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
60g
Protein
20g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Rice cooker Pan Spatula Cooking spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Nasi Kandar with a side of pickled vegetables and sambal for an authentic Malaysian dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the chicken and fish with tofu or tempeh.

Cost

$15