Nasi Lemak Bungkus, a beloved Malaysian delight, pairs fragrant coconut rice with fiery sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, and refreshing cucumber. All wrapped in a banana leaf, it’s the eco-friendly choice for foodies on the move.
| Country | Malaysia |
| Degree of Difficulty | Easy |
| Type of Food | Main Course |
| Cooking Time | 30 minutes |
| Preparation Time | 20 minutes |
| Serving Size | 4 servings |
Ingredients:
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 pandan leaf (optional)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup dried anchovies
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
- Banana leaves, for wrapping
For Sambal:
- 10-12 dried red chilies, soaked and blended
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 small shallots
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Steps or Directions:
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a pot, combine the rice, coconut milk, and pandan leaf. Cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions or stovetop method.
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
- Add blended dried chilies, garlic, and shallots. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook until the oil separates from the paste.
- Remove the sambal from the heat and let it cool.
- Place a banana leaf on a flat surface. Add a scoop of coconut rice.
- Top with a spoonful of sambal, dried anchovies, roasted peanuts, cucumber slices, and half a hard-boiled egg.
- Wrap the banana leaf around the ingredients to create a neat, rectangular package.
Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Fat | 25g |
| Protein | 18g |
| Carbohydrates | 75g |
Optional Additions or Substitutions:
- Add slices of fried chicken or tempeh for extra protein.
- Consider adding rendang or crispy prawn sambal for a unique twist.
Tips or Variations:
- Use coconut cream for a richer coconut flavor in the rice.
- Adjust the number of dried chilies in the sambal to control its spiciness.
Other Countries Where They Also Make This Recipe:
- Variations of coconut rice dishes are found in neighboring countries like Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei.
Allergen Checklist:.
- Contains peanuts, eggs, and dried anchovies
- It can be made vegan/vegetarian if you omit the dried anchovies.
