Nasi lemak

About This Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together coconut milk, water, ground ginger, ginger root, salt, bay leaf, and rice.

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   Cover, and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done.

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   Step 2 Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water.

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   Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat.

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   Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

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   Remove eggs from hot water, cool, peel and slice in half.

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   Slice cucumber.

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   Step 3 Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

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    Stir in peanuts and cook briefly, until lightly browned.

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    Remove peanuts with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to soak up excess grease.

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    Return skillet to stove.

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    Stir in the contents of one package anchovies; cook briefly, turning, until crisp.

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    Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.

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    Discard oil.

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    Wipe out skillet.

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    Step 4 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet.

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    Stir in the onion, garlic, and shallots; cook until fragrant, about 1 or 2 minutes.

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    Mix in the chile paste, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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    If the chile paste is too dry, add a small amount of water.

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    Stir in remaining anchovies; cook for 5 minutes.

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    Stir in salt, sugar, and tamarind juice; simmer until sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.

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    Step 5 Serve the onion and garlic sauce over the warm rice, and top with peanuts, fried anchovies, cucumbers, and eggs.

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