Nasi Uduk Betawi (Indonesian coconut rice)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
424 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Indonesian
Nasi Uduk Betawi (Indonesian coconut rice)
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This Jakarta specialty is made with thick coconut milk, lemongrass, pandan leaves, Indonesian bay leaves, and galangal, giving it a unique flavor and heavenly aroma. With a simple cooking process and the option to make it in a rice cooker, Nasi Uduk is an easy and unbelievably delicious rice dish. Top it off with toasted peanuts for an extra crunch and you'll have a dish that’s too good to stop making…
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Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 13.5 oz. coconut milk
- 1 ⅓ cups water
- 1 full stalk lemongrass dry external leaves and tips removed
- 2 Pandan leaves fresh, or frozen and thawed
- 4 Indonesian bay leaves fresh, or dried
- 3 thin slices of galangal
- 2 thin slices of fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 full star anise
For serving:
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon kecap manis or plain tamari
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Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and cover with water. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain the rice.
- In a medium-sized pot, combine the drained rice, canned coconut milk, water, lemongrass stalk (bruised with the back of a knife and cut into pieces that fit inside your pot), pandan leaves, Indonesian bay leaves, galangal slices, coriander powder, salt, and optional star anise. Stir well to combine.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid has been fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the rice to steam.
- While the rice is steaming, prepare the peanuts. In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts and toss to coat. Cook the peanuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Once the peanuts are lightly golden brown, stir in the kecap manis (or tamari) and continue cooking for about 40 seconds until the peanuts are coated in the sauce.
- To serve, fluff the rice with a fork and remove the lemongrass stalk, pandan leaves, Indonesian bay leaves, galangal slices, and optional star anise. Top the rice with the toasted peanuts.
Notes
- Be careful not to break the pandan leaves when stirring the rice, as this can cause them to release their color and flavor too quickly.
- If you don't have a lemongrass stalk, you can use a tablespoon of lemongrass paste instead.
- Be sure to use a tight-fitting lid to prevent steam from escaping during the cooking process, which will help ensure that the rice is cooked evenly and perfectly.
- For the rice cooker method, simply combine all of the ingredients (except for the peanuts and olive oil) in the rice cooker, stir well, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
378mg
(16%)
Potassium
201mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 378mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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