Nasi Lemak Fiesta

Nasi Lemak Fiesta is a popular Singaporean dish that features fragrant coconut rice served with a variety of flavorful accompaniments. This dish is perfect for a festive gathering or a special family meal.

Nasi Lemak Fiesta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 4 pandan leaves
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup fried anchovies
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • Sambal chili paste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, pandan leaves, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions.
  3. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and remove the pandan leaves.
  4. Divide the rice among serving plates and arrange the cucumber slices, hard-boiled eggs, fried anchovies, and roasted peanuts on the side.
  5. Serve the Nasi Lemak with sambal chili paste 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
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
55g
Protein
8g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Serving plates Pot Rice cooker

Tools

Fork Knife

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Enjoy Nasi Lemak Fiesta with a side of acar (pickled vegetables) and a refreshing iced beverage.

Tips & tricks

Tip: For an extra special touch, garnish the Nasi Lemak with a sprinkle of crispy fried shallots.

Cost

$15