Nasi Lemak and Sambal Bilis

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Nasi Lemak Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of jasmine rice
  • 1 pandan leaf (optional)
  • 1 cup of coconut milk
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 small piece of ginger (sliced)

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice.
  2. In a rice cooker or a pot, add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sliced ginger.
  3. Tie the pandan leaf into a knot and add it to the pot if using.
  4. Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's instructions or bring it to a boil over medium
    heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and fragrant.
  5. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Sambal Bilis (Anchovy Sambal) Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dried anchovies (ikan bilis)
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 onion (sliced thinly)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 5-6 dried red chilies (soaked in warm water to soften)
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

  1. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry the dried anchovies until golden and crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside, leaving some oil in the pan.
  2. In the same oil, sauté the sliced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and softened.
  3. Blend the soaked dried chilies into a smooth paste using a little bit of water.
  4. Add the chili paste to the pan with the onions and garlic, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the paste.
  5. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes until the sambal thickens slightly.
  7. Add the crispy anchovies back into the sambal and stir to coat evenly. Let it cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and let the sambal cool slightly before serving.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve the Nasi Lemak on a plate, garnished with a boiled egg, cucumber slices, and a side of sambal bilis. You can also add roasted peanuts for extra crunch!

Feel free to adjust the recipe to suit your taste. Enjoy your Nasi Lemak with Sambal Bilis!

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