Nasi Uduk In 20 Minutes

Top down view of nasi uduk in a dome shape with vegetables and sauce around it in an arc

Nasi Uduk In 20 Minutes

Nasi Uduk is a classic Indonesian creamy coconut rice dish. It's so simple, it can be made in just 20 minutes and with 6 ingredients! Perfect with Balinese curry, satay or even stew.

Course Sides

Cuisine Indonesian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 456kcal

Author Jess & Dan

Ingredients

390 grams jasmine rice – or white rice
250 ml coconut milk
500 ml water
1 stick lemongrass
1 salam leaf – or 3 curry leaves
1 pinch salt

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Rinse the rice in water until it runs clear, mix the rice with your hands or a spoon to make sure it all gets rinsed.
Put the rice and all the rest of the ingredients into a rice cooker or a pan with a lid.
Leave to cook for 15-20 minutes on the white rice setting in the rice cooker. If using a pan, keep the lid on and make sure it is simmering.
If using a pan, check on the rice after 5 minutes and stir to make sure it doesn’t stick to the pan.
After 15 minutes, check to see if it is done, then fluff the rice with a rice paddle or fork, and serve. All of the liquid should have been absorbed so there’s no need for draining.

Notes

If using another type of rice (apart from white or jasmine), check the package for how long it needs to be cooked for. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Try changing up the aromatics. You could add cumin seeds, galangal or pandan leaves.
Rinsing the rice is an important part of the cooking process. It stops the rice being clumpy once cooked.
Tie the lemongrass in a knot if it’s too big for the pan or rice cooker.

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