Nasi Lemak, Nasi Lemak Chilli Paste, Tempeh

(A) Nasi Lemak

Ingredients:

  • Short and Long grain Brown rice of half a bowl each. Soaked in water for 6 to 8 hours.
  • 1 bowl of coconut juice (approximately half a coconut).
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt and 6 pieces of pandan leaves.

Method:

  • Drip dry brown rice and then add in above ingredients. Cook it in the usual way of rice-cooking for about 40 minutes.

(B) Nasi Lemak Chilli Paste

Ingredients:

  • 20 pieces dried chilli soaked in water until soft.
  • 8 pieces candle nut (buah keras)
  • Langkuas - one small piece
  • Lemon grass - one piece

Method:

  • Blend them together until fine. Heat oil and fried them until fragrant. Add cane sugar and salt to taste.

(C) Tempeh (Malay fermented bean)

Ingredients:

  • One packet Tempeh cut into small pieces
  • 300 gm of french bean cut into small pieces
  • One small piece of sea-weed cut into tiny slices
  • 1 tablespoon of grounded ginger paste
  • 3 pieces of thai orange leaves
  • Liquid amino for taste
  • 2 tablespoon of olive or sunflower oil

Method:

  • Heat oil and fry tempeh slightly. Fry the grounded ginger paste till fragrant. Add the other ingredients stir fry till cooked. Add liquid amino to taste.