Nasi Lemak With Sambal Prawns
Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns is a popular Malay dish that features fragrant coconut rice served with spicy sambal prawns, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, and hard-boiled eggs. This flavorful and aromatic dish is a staple in Malaysian cuisine and is perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 5 tablespoons sambal paste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup crispy anchovies
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
- In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and salt. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sambal paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are cooked through.
- Divide the coconut rice, sambal prawns, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, and hard-boiled eggs among serving plates.
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
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Pot Pan Serving plates
Tools
Rice cooker Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns with a side of sliced cucumbers and a wedge of lime.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Adjust the amount of sambal paste according to your desired level of spiciness.
Cost
$15