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This vibrant yellow rice is a staple for celebrations and a popular breakfast choice in Indonesia.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"400g long-grain white rice","name":"White Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"long-grain","notes":"white","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"400ml coconut milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":400,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1.75,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"200ml water","name":"Water","quantity":200,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.85,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 stalks lemongrass","name":"Lemongrass","quantity":2,"unit":"stalk","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"stalk","form":"bruised","notes":"bottom white part only","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 kaffir lime leaves","name":"Kaffir Lime Leaves","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"torn slightly","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pandan leaf","name":"Pandan leaf","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"knotted","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"for color and flavor","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"crushed","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the rice under cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir until the turmeric is fully dissolved.","group":"Cooking","title":"Mix the coconut milk, water, turmeric powder, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the rinsed rice in a rice cooker. Add the coconut milk mixture. Stir in the bruised lemongrass, torn kaffir lime leaves, knotted pandan leaf, and crushed garlic.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the rinsed rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook the rice according to your rice cooker's 'normal' setting. Once cooked, let the rice sit for 10 minutes without opening the lid.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook the rice according","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the aromatics (lemongrass, lime leaves, pandan, garlic). Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the aromatics","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best results, use high-quality coconut milk. Indonesian bay leaves (salam leaves) have a unique earthy flavor, but if you cannot find them, you can omit them as there is no direct substitute.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Rice cooker","Mixing bowl","Fork"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 1.2kg of cooked rice"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be cooked a day ahead and reheated by steaming."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a steamer or microwave with a splash of water to maintain moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fnasi_kuning_d9d81004bd%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87f60b8d-2249-4e4f-83e1-7be679eeaa0d","imageAlt":"Nasi Kuning (Indonesian Yellow Rice) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["indonesian","rice","yellow","coconut","fragrant","turmeric","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Nasi Kuning (Indonesian Yellow Rice)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:33:17.554Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:33:17.554Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}