Nasi Kuning
Fragrant yellow rice cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, turmeric and lime leaves.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs almost clear. Drain well.
- 2
Put the rice, coconut milk, water, turmeric, lemongrass, lime leaves, bay and salt in a pan.
- 3
Bring to the boil, stir once, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Remove the lemongrass and leaves, fluff with a fork and scatter with spring onions.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.