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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 4 pandan leaves, tied into a knot
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear, then drain.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, pandan leaves, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- 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.
- 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