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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
2 cups rice
1/2 cup blue pea flowers
1 cup coconut milk
2 stalks lemongrass
4 kaffir lime leaves
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium cucumber
1 cup bean sprouts
8 oz fried fish
1 lb grilled chicken
1/2 cup peanuts
1/4 cup herbs
1 lime
1 teaspoon salt

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

Show the nasi kerabu dish with blue rice and various ingredients.

2

Explain the blue rice is dyed with butterfly pea flower petals.

3

Describe the dish includes toasted grated coconut, raw cabbage, raw beans, salted duck egg, keropok, and fried chicken.

4

Mix all the ingredients together before taking a bite.

5

Comment on the texture and flavors of the dish, highlighting the aromatic toasted coconut and crispy vegetables.

6

Taste the fried chicken, noting its crispiness and flavor.

7

Try the salted duck egg, describing its creamy and salty taste.

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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