Nasi Kunyit (Turmeric Rice)

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

500 g

Glutinous Rice

2

Dried Tamarind

9 g

Ground Turmeric

200 mL

Coconut Milk

20

Peppercorns

8

Pandan Leaves

6 g

Salt

to taste

Banana Leaves

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Wash and drain the Glutinous Rice (500 g) . In a big bowl, add glutinous rice, Dried Tamarind (2) , Ground Turmeric (9 g) and enough water to cover. Stir well and leave it soak overnight.

Step 2

The next day, the rice should be stained with yellow color. Drain the rice and discharge the dried tamarind keeping.

Step 3

Prepare the steamer. Line the steaming tray with Banana Leaves (to taste) and lightly grease with oil. Place Pandan Leaves (8) in the tray.

Step 4

Place the rice into the lined steaming tray and add in the Peppercorns (20) and Salt (6 g) . Steam over high heat for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from steamer and add in the Coconut Milk (200 mL) . Stir well and remove the pandan leaves. Return to steamer and steam for another 15 minutes.