The healthy Nasi Lemak

No other dish in Malaysia is as famous as the Nasi Lemak. Nasi lemak is a Malay fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish; it is also the native dish in neighbouring areas with significant Malay populations such as Singapore; Brunei, and Southern Thailand. They usually eat Nasi Lemak for breakfast. Here is my traditional recipe using low fat coconut cream liquid with a healthy twist to keep you going strong during this MCO.

'Healthy' Rice:

2 cups Basmati Rice

65ml Coconut cream milk

3 1/2 cups Water

1 1/12 inch Ginger (sliced)

2 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil

Pinch of salt

'Healthy' Ikan Bilis: 

Dry cook the ikan bilis in the microwave to get a crispy texture without the oil. To achieve this, place it on a plate, on top of a paper towel and pop it into the microwave for 4 mins.

'Healthy' Chicken:

Marinate the chicken with low fat yogurt, curry powder and a bunch of spices and then bake in the oven for 40 mins about 180 Celcius.

'Healthy' Sambal Ikan Bilis: 

Use raw organic brown sugar which is the healthier option. Alternatively, you can use gula Melaka too. Remember to use less oil and less sugar.

10 Shallots

15 Dried chillies 

5 Garlic cloves

1 inch Tamarind with 1 cup hot water

5 tsp raw organic brown sugar

2 tbsp Olive Oil

Water

Cooked ikan bilis

*tbsp= table spoon 

*tsp= tea spoon

Give this recipe a try!