Nasi Lemak
Relish in the rich and aromatic Nasi Lemak, featuring coconut jasmine rice complemented by an assortment of savory toppings. This Instant Pot recipe includes sambal tumis, crispy anchovies, peanuts, and fresh cucumbers for a beautifully authentic Malaysian experience.
Servings Prep Time
5-6people 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
5-6people 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Rice
  • 2 1/2cups Jasmine Rice
  • 7oz coconut milk200 ml
  • 2 Pandan leavestight knob
  • Saltto taste
Toppings
  • Sambal tumis paste
  • Fried Ikan Bilisdried anchovies
  • Sliced hard-boiled Eggs
  • Fried Peanuts
  • Sliced Cucumbers
  • Fresh or frozen Banana Leaf
  • Laska Chicken
Plating
  • banana leaf
  • Wooden spoons/fork
Instructions
Hard-Boiled Eggs
  1. Add 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot
  2. Place in the removable steam rack that comes with the Instant Pot
  3. Add in 3-4 eggs.
  4. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  5. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes and add it in an ice bath.
Rice
  1. Cook and prepare the rice as usual but instead of cooking it in water, use the coconut milk, water; add in the pandan leaves and salt.
  2. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
  3. Let it naturally release for 10 minutes.
  4. Let out the remaining pressure.
Plating
  1. Place a banana leaf on the plate.
  2. Add the rice in the center and place the toppings around the rice.