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Nasi Lemak
A traditional Malaysian dish, nasi lemak is a delightful coconut-infused rice served with a spicy sambal sauce.
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⏱️ 25 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g basmati rice
- 500ml water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 100ml coconut oil
- 1 onion
- 1 chili
- 200g shrimp
- 1 tablespoon sambal
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Method
- Rinse the basmati rice and let it sit for 30 minutes. In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil, then add the rice and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is al dente.
- In a pan, heat the coconut oil and sauté the onion and chili until golden.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they turn red and are cooked.
- In a bowl, place the rice and add the sambal and rice vinegar. Mix well.
- Serve the rice with the shrimp on top and drizzle with the onion and chili sauté.
- Nasi lemak is ready to be enjoyed!
The story
Nasi lemak has ancient roots and traces back to Malay traditions where rice was a staple food for a long time. Today, it has become a national symbol of Malaysia.
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