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Coconut Caramel Singaporean Nasi Lemak

Enhances the coconut flavor with a sweet, rich note.

37 minutes2 servings
Coconut Caramel Singaporean Nasi Lemak
Photo: Andy Li · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain.
  2. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, pandan and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Insert_before 2: Mix coconut sugar and vanilla into the rice mixture before cooking.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Leave covered off the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff.
  5. Meanwhile, cover the eggs with water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Cool, peel and halve.
  6. Reheat the ready-cooked fried chicken until its center reaches 74°C (165°F).
  7. Serve the coconut rice with the fried chicken, eggs, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and sambal.

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