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Nasi Minyak (Malaysian Festive Rice)

Zaianne Sparrow
4 servings
Beginner

Nasi minyak is traditionally prepared by the Malay community during festive occasions, like Eid Mubarak or weddings.

Total Steps

5

Ingredients

17

Tools Needed

6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 3 star anise
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • salt(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fried onions
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 tablespoon almond flakes
  • spring onion
  • Chinese parsley (cilantro)

Instructions

1

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan, and fry the onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamons till fragrant.

2

Step 2

Put in water, evaporated milk and rice in the rice cooker pot.

3

Step 3

Add the first fried ingredients to the pot of rice, and stir; mixing the ingredients well.

4

Step 4

Add salt and close lid.

5

Step 5

When rice has cooked , sprinkle the fried onions, raisins, almond flakes, spring onions, and Chinese parsley for decoration.

Tools & Equipment

pan
rice cooker pot
rice cooker
measuring cups
measuring spoons
stirring spoon

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