Nasi Dagang Delight

Nasi Dagang is a traditional Malaysian dish that is popular in the states on the East Coast of the Malaysian Peninsula. It is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that is often served with fish curry. This Nasi Dagang Delight recipe will guide you through creating this delicious dish in your own kitchen.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Malay Malaysian Cuisine Nasi Dagang Rice Dish
Nasi Dagang Delight

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of jasmine rice
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 inch of fresh turmeric, grated
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 4 pieces of mackerel fish
  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup of sliced shallots
  • 1/4 cup of chopped lemongrass
  • 1/4 cup of sliced garlic
  • 1/4 cup of dried chili, soaked and blended
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of fennel powder
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the jasmine rice, coconut milk, grated turmeric, minced garlic, fish sauce, black pepper, and salt. Cook the rice mixture in a rice cooker or on the stovetop until done.
  2. Season the mackerel fish with salt and pepper. In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the shallots, lemongrass, garlic, and blended dried chili until fragrant.
  4. Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, and fennel powder to the pan and continue to cook until the oil separates.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the fried mackerel fish. Simmer the curry for 10-15 minutes until the flavors are well combined.
  6. Serve the Nasi Dagang with the fish curry on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Pot Pan Rice cooker (optional)

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater Blender

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Nasi Dagang with a side of pickled vegetables and hard-boiled eggs.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed coconut milk instead of canned coconut milk.

Cost

$15