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Chicken Malay Rice

Cultural Context

Chicken Malay Rice, or Nasi Ayam, is a beloved dish in Malaysia, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the rich flavors of Malay cuisine, combining tender chicken with fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk. This dish reflects the country's diverse culinary heritage, influenced by Malay, Chinese, and Indian traditions. In modern times, variations can be found across Southeast Asia, each with unique spices and cooking techniques, making it a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike.

MalayMYmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
2 large onions
1 red pepper
3 cloves garlic
200 grams sliced button mushrooms
250 grams long grain rice
150 grams frozen peas
0.5 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
4 tablespoons soy sauce
honey

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

1

Slice 2 chicken breasts into strips.

2

Season and fry the chicken strips on high heat.

3

Add honey to the pan to help the chicken brown quickly.

4

Cook chicken for about 1 minute per strip to avoid overcooking.

5

Add 2 large chopped onions to the same pan and cover with a lid to partly fry.

6

Roughly chop 1 red pepper and crush 3 cloves of garlic; add to the pan.

7

Fry the onion, red pepper, and garlic mixture for 5 minutes.

8

Add 200 grams of sliced button mushrooms to the pan and mix everything together.

9

Add 0.5 teaspoon of mild chili powder and 1 tablespoon of curry powder to the pan.

10

Cook 250 grams of long grain rice and 150 grams of frozen peas beforehand; let them cool.

11

Add the cold rice and peas to the pan and fry until crispy, mixing well.

12

Add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and fry on high heat until everything is crispy.

13

Place the cooked chicken on top to warm through.

14

Fry one egg for each person eating and stir it into the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Nasi AyamAyam Malay Rice

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