nasi kuning
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Nasi kuning, sometimes called nasi kunyit, is an Indonesian fragrant rice dish cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, hence the name nasi kuning. Nasi kuning also can be found in neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Cocos Island, Australia.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice, coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, pandan, spices |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | rice cooked with coconut milk and turmeric |
| 👅Flavour & style | fragrant, mildly savoury, vivid yellow |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive occasions and celebrations |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does nasi kuning come from?
nasi kuning is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is nasi kuning?
Nasi kuning, sometimes called nasi kunyit, is an Indonesian fragrant rice dish cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, hence the name nasi kuning. Nasi kuning also can be found in neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Cocos Island, Australia.