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Nasi Uduk

Name: Nasi Uduk
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups white rice; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 stalks lemongrass stalk; 2 leaves pandan leaves; 3 leaves bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fried shallots

Nasi Uduk is a fragrant Indonesian dish made from rice cooked in coconut milk and infused with aromatic spices such as lemongrass and pandan leaves. It is a popular breakfast staple in Jakarta and is often served with various side dishes like fried chicken, tempeh, and sambal, reflecting its rich and comforting flavors.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Indonesian80%

Indian20%

Ingredients

white rice
2 cups
coconut milk
1 cup
lemongrass stalk
2 stalks
pandan leaves
2 leaves
bay leaves
3 leaves
salt
1 tsp
fried shallots
2 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from Betawi culture in Jakarta, Nasi Uduk was influenced by the use of coconut milk and spices native to Indonesia and was historically a dish for festive occasions and daily meals alike.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Indonesian80%

ingredients+techniques

Indian20%

spice_influence

Techniques

rice cooking infusing frying

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