Nasi Kuning

Nasi Kuning or sometimes called Nasi Kunyit is an indonesian rice dish cooked with coconut milk and tumeric hence the name nasi kuning (yellow rice). Nasi kuning might come in the form of a cone called a tumpeng and is usually eaten during special events. The rice looks like a pile of gold, so it is often served at parties and opening ceremonies as a symbol of good fortune, wealth and dignity.

It is usually served with a variety of side dishes such as shredded omelette, serunding(relish of grated coconut and spices), urap(vegetable in shredded coconut dressing), teri kacang (fried anchovy and peanuts), sambal goreng (fried tempeh and potato caramelized in spicy sauce), ayam goreng (Javanese-style fried chicken), balado udang(shrimp in chilli), or perkedel(potato fritters). More elaborate nasi kuning might include fried cow's brain, fried cow's lung, beef and seafood. It is common to serve nasi kuning with kerupuk udang (shrimp cracker) and a decoratively cut cucumber.

The top of the tumpeng is customarily given to the most senior person in attendance.

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Ingredient:

1. 2 tsp peanut oil

2. 1 brown onion, finely chopped

3. 440g (2 cups) medium-grain rice, rinsed

4. 1/2 tsp turmeric

5. 400ml can coconut milk

6. 500ml (2 cups) water or chicken stock (see note)

7. 1/2 cinnamon stick

8. 10 cardamom pods, bruised

9. 6 whole cloves

10. 2 dried bay leaves

11. 1 lemon grass stem, tied in a knot

Method:

Step 1; Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 3 minutes or until golden. Stir in rice and turmeric.

Step 2; Stir in coconut milk, stock, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and lemon grass. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Set aside, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.