Cook It
For the soul.
25 mins
~₹120 /serving
Key Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- salt - to taste
- 1 inch ginger - cut into juliennes
Order It
For the convenience.
35 mins
~₹350 total
Skip the prep, the cooking, and the cleaning. Support a local restaurant and get it delivered hot to your door.
How to Make Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe at Home
Ingredients (5 items)
- rice— 1 cup
- coconut milk— 1 cup
- water— 1 cup
- salt - to taste
- inch ginger - cut into juliennes— 1
Prep Time5 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time25 min
Servings4
CourseMain Course
CuisineMalaysian
DietVegetarian
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
To begin making the Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe, wash the rice thoroughly
- 2
In a pressure cooker, add the washed and drained rice, water, coconut milk, salt and ginger and mix well
- 3
Close the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles and turn off the flame
- 4
Allow the pressure to release naturally, open the cooker fluff up the rice with a fork
- 5
Transfer the Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice to a serving bowl and serve hot
- 6
Serve Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice along with Malaysian Vegetable Curry Recipe for a simple Malay meal
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nasi Lemak
What is Nasi Lemak?+
Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe is a vegetarian Malaysian main course dish made with rice, coconut milk, water, salt - to taste, and more. It takes about 25 min to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Nasi Lemak?+
Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe takes 25 min in total — 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Nasi Lemak?+
Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe requires 5 ingredients including rice, coconut milk, water, salt - to taste, inch ginger - cut into juliennes. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Nasi Lemak easy to make at home?+
Yes! Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe can be made at home in 25 min following the 6 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Nasi Lemak online?+
Yes! You can order Nasi Lemak from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Nasi Lemak" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.