Nasi Pandan (fragrant Pandan Rice)

Nasi Pandan, also known as Fragrant Pandan Rice, is a popular Malaysian Indian dish that features aromatic pandan leaves infused into the rice, giving it a delightful fragrance and light green hue. This dish is often served alongside flavorful curries, grilled meats, or stir-fried vegetables.

Nasi Pandan (fragrant Pandan Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of jasmine rice
  • 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice, pandan leaves, water, and salt.
  3. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Rice cooker or pot Measuring cups Knife

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Serve Nasi Pandan with your favorite Malaysian curries, grilled meats, or stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For an extra vibrant green color, you can blend the pandan leaves with a little water and strain the liquid to use for cooking the rice.

Cost

Low