Nasi Tomato Sardin (Sardine Tomato Rice)
Nasi Tomato Sardin (Sardine Tomato Rice) is a simplified version of Malaysia's popular Nasi Tomato cooked at a state park campground.
Keyword : nasi tomato, nasi tomato sardin, sardine tomato rice, tomato rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (200g) **
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 inch ginger (peeled and julienned) (50g)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 1 can sardines in tomato sauce (5.5 oz/156g)
- 1½ cups water (360ml)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Garnish
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 red chili (thinly sliced)
- A few stems of cilantro
Add-Ons (optional)
- 2 eggs (fried)
- 1 small cucumber (cut into thin slices)
- 4 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 2 tbsp fried ikan bilis/anchovies
- 2 tbsp Spanish peanuts
Instructions
- Wash and drain basmati rice two or three times. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Set both aside.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sized pot. Saute onion and ginger for 2 minutes over medium heat.
- Add garlic, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Continue to saute for another 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes and continue to cook for another minute.
- Now, add washed and drained basmati rice. Open the can of sardines and carefully pour in the tomato sauce but not the sardines.
- Pour in water and add butter. When liquid comes to a boil, season with salt and ground pepper.
- Also, add sardines, reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to minimum and allow rice to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with green onion, red chili, and cilantro. Served immediately with add-ons, if using.
Notes
1 cup (200g) basmati rice equals 1⅓rice cooker cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 665kcal
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