Nasi kuning (yellow rice)

This rice is typically served on special occasions, normally shaped into a cone and served alongside various meat and vegetable dishes. The flavour is very light and delicate, so be sure you don't swamp the rice with sauces.

Recipe

2 tsp oil
1/2 onion, finely diced or minced
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp dried curry leaves
1 cup rice, washed
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup water

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, and add the onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, until the onion is translucent.

Add the rice, then the turmeric, curry leaves, coconut milk and water, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 7-8 minutes, until the rice still has some bite and most of the liquid is absorbed, then take off the heat and leave covered for a further 7-10 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and serve.

Serves: 2-3
Preparation and cooking time: minutes