Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Rice)

Name: Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups jasmine rice (1 pound 2 ounces, 500g); 7 ounces (200ml) coconut milk, preferably from a carton variety (see notes); 2 pandan leaves, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces; One 1-inch knob (25g) fresh peeled ginger, julienned; 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more to taste; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; To Serve (optional):; Sambal tumis; Fried ikan bilis (dried anchovies) (see notes); Sliced hard-boiled eggs; Fried peanuts; Sliced cucumbers; Fresh or frozen banana leaf

Prep 15m

Cook 50m

Total 1h 5m

This Malaysian Coconut Rice, known as Nasi Lemak, is made with fragrant jasmine rice, creamy coconut milk, pandan leaves, and fresh ginger. Served with sambal tumis, fried ikan bilis, eggs, peanuts, and cucumbers, it's the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.