Nasi Kunyit (Turmeric Glutinous Rice)
Nasi Kunyit is a celebratory rice dish served during weddings and special occasions. It is glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and turmeric.
Keyword : nasi kunyit, turmeric glutinous rice, turmeric rice
Ingredients
- 1½ cups glutinous rice (300g)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 pieces asam gelugor or 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 20 white peppercorns
- 2 pandan leaves (shredded and knotted)
- ¾ cup coconut milk (180ml)
Instructions
- Wash and drain glutinous rice. Place in a bowl or pan together with ground turmeric and asam gelugor or lime juice. Add enough water to cover the glutinous rice and allow it to soak at least 4 hours.
- Prepare a steamer with 2 inches of water at the bottom. Bring water to a boil.
- Drain glutinous rice and place it in steaming container. Add salt, peppercorns, and pandan leaves.
- Pour in ½ cup (120ml) coconut milk, reserving the remaining ¼ cup (60ml) for later.
- Transfer to prepared steamer. Cover and steam over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff glutinous rice with fork. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup (60ml) coconut milk onto rice. Cover and steam for another 10 minutes.
- Remove and serve warm with curry.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcal
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