Nasi Kuning
Nasi Kuning is a fragrant Indonesian rice dish. White rice is cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, giving it a vibrant yellow color and rich, aromatic flavor. It's often served with various side dishes for a complete meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 579 kcal
Allergen information: may contain nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 cupwhite rice, rinsed
- 400 mlcoconut milk
- 1 cupwater
- 1.5 tspturmeric powder
- 1 pcslemongrass, smashed
- 2 pcsbay leaf
- 2 pcskaffir lime leaf
- 1 tspsalt
- 2 pcscandle nut, toasted, ground(optional)
Equipment
steamer · saucepan · fork
The method
Step by step
- 1
Wash the white rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing removes excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, turmeric powder, lemongrass, bay leaf, kaffir lime leaf, and salt. If using, add the ground candle nut.
About 2 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Stir to prevent the coconut milk from scorching at the bottom.
- 4
Add the rinsed white rice to the boiling liquid and stir once to combine.
About 1 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Avoid lifting the lid during this time to keep the steam trapped inside.
- 6
Once the liquid is absorbed, transfer the rice to a steamer basket or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
About 2 min
- 7
Steam the rice for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until it is fully cooked and fluffy.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Steaming after initial cooking helps achieve a light and airy texture.
- 8
Remove the lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves from the cooked rice.
About 1 min
- 9
Fluff the Nasi Kuning gently with a fork before serving.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve warm with your favorite Indonesian side dishes.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 579.1kcal
- Protein
- 9.4g
- Carbs
- 82.1g
- Fat
- 28.6g
- Fibre
- 3.8g
- Sugar
- 2.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Nasi Kuning in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.
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