Singaporean · Singapore
Tamarind Glaze Singaporean Nasi Lemak
Adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the rice.
37 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain.
- Combine rice, coconut milk, water, pandan and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Insert_before 2: Combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, and sugar, then add to the rice mixture before cooking.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cover the eggs with water, bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Cool, peel and halve.
- Reheat the ready-cooked fried chicken until its center reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Serve the coconut rice with the fried chicken, eggs, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and sambal.