Balinese Festive Rice ~
Nasi Kuning (Yellow Rice)
Shared by: Simon at: swapnights.com
This recipe is shared by Simon who lives in Australia and also spends time in Bali. Enjoy!
Simon’s words: Nasi Kuning is also called ‘festive rice’ because it is served at every festival feast on the island of Bali, Indonesia: the people say it brings luck. This dish is also often served at birthdays, weddings and other special events.
Serves 4-6
500g white rice
1 lemongrass stalk
1cm piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated
125ml thick coconut milk
3 salam leaves (ok to omit if you cannot source)
1 teaspoon salt
Rinse the rice in a colander under cold running water until the water runs clear. Trim the lemongrass, bruise the stalk by hitting with the back of a cleaver and tie in a knot. Put the grated turmeric in a sieve above a bowl or glass and press to release the juices.
Put the rice in a pan, add the coconut milk and enough warm water to cover by 2cm. Add the lemongrass, turmeric, salam leaves and salt. Bring to the boil and cook uncovered for 8 minutes.
Stir the rice with a wooden spoon, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the water has evaporated. Transfer the half-cooked rice to a steamer ensuring it rests above the water. Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
The rice is shaped into a cone. Photo credit: Swapnights.com
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This looks awesome! I’ll have to try it out.
Great! Let us know how it turns out, I’m sure Simon would appreciate the feedback.
my favourite dish in bali was the nasi campur. But i am certainly going to try out your recipe here patti
Tasha ~ This recipe was shared by Simon, who lives part of the year in Bali, so I’m guessing it will be good! Thanks for reading!