Cookbook:Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)

Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)
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Difficulty

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Ingredients

• 6 cups (1450 ml) basmati rice
• 7 cups (1680 ml) coconut milk
• Salt
• 1–2 pandan leaves tied in a knot (optional)
• 2 inches (51 mm) of fresh ginger root (optional)

Procedure

1. Rinse the rice and set it aside.
2. Meanwhile put the coconut milk on the stove, and add the salt.
3. Add the rice, pandan leaves, and ginger. Let it simmer until the coconut milk evaporates.
4. Cover it with lid and let it sit for about 15 minutes until it is well cooked.