Wild Rice Nasi Lemak | Stay In To Eat Out

wild rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa is high in protein and fiber, while brown rice is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and evaporated milk is often more accessible.

anchovies

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while sardines provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

sambal

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought chili paste

Homemade versions can be adjusted for health, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

Soak wild rice for at least 1 hour before cooking.

Cook soaked wild rice in chicken stock and coconut water, bringing to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes.

Temper spices: heat avocado oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, cinnamon bark, and chili for 1-2 minutes.

Add finely diced onion, ginger, and garlic to the tempered spices, cooking for 4-5 minutes.

Add chili powder and a teaspoon of turmeric to the pan.

Add chicken thigh pieces to the pan and stir in diced tomatoes and a pinch of salt, cover to cook.

After a few minutes, scrape the bottom of the pan to lift flavors, then add chicken stock and coconut water, cover to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Blend soaked dried chilies, onions, shallots, tamarind, palm sugar, and salt to make sambal.

Fry the sambal mixture in a pan for 5-10 minutes until it caramelizes and thickens.

Slice cucumber and prepare boiled eggs for serving.

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