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.
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
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
- In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed rice, pandan leaves, water, and salt.
- 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.
- 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