Nasi Pandan Wangi (fragrant Pandan Rice)

Nasi Pandan Wangi, or Fragrant Pandan Rice, is a popular Indonesian dish known for its aromatic and flavorful rice. The pandan leaves give the rice a beautiful green color and a delightful fragrance that pairs perfectly with various Indonesian dishes.

Nasi Pandan Wangi (fragrant Pandan Rice)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 4 pandan leaves, tied into 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, water, pandan leaves, and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  5. Remove the pandan leaves and fluff the rice with a fork 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

Pot Cooking Spoon Measuring Cup

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Nasi Pandan Wangi pairs well with Indonesian dishes such as Rendang, Ayam Goreng, or Sate. It can also be served with a side of sambal for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a more intense pandan flavor, you can add a few drops of pandan extract to the rice during cooking.

Cost

Low