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In Sumatra, Nasi Kunyit is served with
Yellow Spiced Grilled Chicken or unti (shredded coconut mixed with brown
sugar) as the main dish in a traditional ceremony such as a wedding
ceremony. After the ceremony, the tumeric rice will be shared among the
guests. Ingredients :
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500 grams glutinous rice, soaked for at
least 2 hours, drained
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1 tablespoon shredded turmeric or 1/2
teaspoon powdered turmeric
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125 cc thick coconut milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 pandanus leaves, torn and tied into a
knot
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1 teaspoon lime juice (to enhance the
yellow color of the turmeric)
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Method : Washed the
glutinous rice and then steam for 15 minutes until it is half-cooked. Then
transfer to another saucepan. Dissolve the shredded turmeric in the thick
coconut milk, and strain the liquid. Add the salt and pandanus leaves to
the coconut milk and bring to the boil.Pour the boiled coconut milk onto
the half-cooked glutinous rice and leave to simmer. Occasionally stir
until the coconut milk is fully absorbed. Add the lime juice, mix them
well and steam until the glutinous rice is well cooked. Serve with chicken
curry with potatoes and hard boiled eggs for a sumptuous meal.
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