Nasi Pandan Kelapa (fragrant Pandan Coconut Rice)

Nasi Pandan Kelapa, or Fragrant Pandan Coconut Rice, is a popular dish in Palembang cuisine. This aromatic and flavorful rice dish is a perfect accompaniment to various Indonesian dishes.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Side dish Palembang Indonesian Cuisine Rice Dish Coconut
Nasi Pandan Kelapa (fragrant Pandan Coconut Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, pandan leaf, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove the pandan leaf and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
2g

Supplies

Pot Spoon Measuring cup

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve Nasi Pandan Kelapa with grilled chicken, beef rendang, or vegetable curry for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra fragrant touch, you can add a pandan leaf to the pot while cooking the rice.

Cost

$5