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Nasi Kerabu

Cultural Context

Originating from the east coast of Malaysia, Nasi Kerabu is a vibrant dish traditionally served with a variety of sides. It reflects the region's rich culinary heritage, often enjoyed during festive occasions. The dish's striking blue rice, colored with butterfly pea flowers, symbolizes the beauty of Malaysian cuisine and has gained popularity beyond its borders, inspiring variations in other Southeast Asian countries.

MalayMYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup butterfly pea flower
2 cups rice
1/2 cup fresh herbs
1 cup vegetables (cucumber and bean sprouts)
1 lb grilled chicken
8 oz salted fish
1 cup pickled vegetables

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

blue pea flowers

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: food coloring

Spinach adds color and nutrients, while food coloring is cost-effective.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

grilled chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are a more economical cut.

fried fish

🥗Healthier: baked fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Baked fish is lower in fat, and canned fish is often less expensive.

1

Mention the blue rice is colored by a flower.

2

Show a fried egg on the plate.

3

Display chicken and salad with chili sauce.

4

Present fluffy fish on the plate.

5

Mention a mango drink served alongside.

6

Explain that Malaysian food is meant to be mixed together before eating.

7

Taste the rice by itself and comment on its flavor.

8

Mix all components together and describe the flavors experienced.

Cooking Techniques

steamingboilinggrillingfrying

Equipment Needed

potgrillbowlsteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

nutsfish

Also Known As

Kerabu RiceBlue Rice

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