Nasi Katok Explosion

Nasi Katok Explosion is a popular Bruneian dish that features fragrant rice, crispy fried chicken, and a spicy sambal sauce. This explosive combination of flavors and textures will surely tantalize your taste buds!

Nasi Katok Explosion

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of jasmine rice
  • 8 pieces of chicken thighs
  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup of cooking oil
  • 8 red chilies, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the jasmine rice and cook it in a rice cooker.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in flour, dip them in beaten eggs, and then fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  3. In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté the chopped red chilies and minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt to the chili-garlic mixture, and cook until the sambal sauce thickens.
  5. Assemble the Nasi Katok by serving the fragrant rice with a piece of crispy fried chicken and a generous spoonful of sambal sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
600 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
25g
Fat
35g

Supplies

Rice cooker Frying pan Cooking pot

Tools

Kitchen knife Cutting board Mixing bowls Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Enjoy Nasi Katok Explosion with a side of cucumber slices and a refreshing iced drink.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the spiciness of the sambal sauce according to your preference by adding more or fewer chilies.

Cost

$15