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Nasi Kandar Recipe (Penang Style Rice with Assorted Curries)

A traditional Malaysian dish featuring steamed rice served with a variety of flavorful curries and side dishes.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

Chicken Curry

  • 500 grams Chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Curry powder
  • 1 cup Coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice, water, and salt to a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2. Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Add the curry powder, chili paste, turmeric powder, and salt to the pot. Stir well to coat the chicken with the spices.
  4. 4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  5. 5. Serve the cooked rice on a plate and top with the chicken curry. Enjoy your Nasi Kandar!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Curry, Nasi Kandar, Rice
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