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Aromatic Indonesian Nasi Uduk

Name: Aromatic Indonesian Nasi Uduk
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Jasmine rice, 2 cups; Coconut milk, 1 cup; Water, 2 cups; Lemongrass, 1 stalk, bruised; Bay leaves, 2; Pandan leaf, 1, knotted; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Red chilies, 5, chopped; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Shallot, 1, diced; Tomato, 1, chopped; Sugar, 1 teaspoon; Tamarind paste, 1 tablespoon; Salt, To taste; Vegetable oil, 3 tablespoons

A fragrant and flavorful Indonesian dish combining coconut-infused rice with a spicy sambal condiment.

4.5(166 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 21, 2025

Aromatic Indonesian Nasi Uduk — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Coconut Rice

For the Spicy Sambal

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 414 kcal
Protein: 5.25 g
Carbs: 46 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1657 kcal
Protein: 21 g
Carbs: 184 g
Fat: 98 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Jasmine rice 2 cups	640	14	145	1	3
Coconut milk 1 cup	550	5	14	57	4
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Lemongrass 1 stalk, bruised	5	0	1	0	0
Bay leaves 2	5	0	1	0	1
Pandan leaf 1, knotted	2	0	0	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Red chilies 5, chopped	18	1	4	0	1
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0	2	0	0
Shallot 1, diced	7	0	2	0	0
Tomato 1, chopped	22	1	5	0	1
Sugar 1 teaspoon	16	0	4	0	0
Tamarind paste 1 tablespoon	23	0	6	0	1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Coconut Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a pot, combine the rice with coconut milk, water, lemongrass, bay leaves, pandan leaf, and salt.
3
Cook Rice
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Making the Spicy Sambal

1
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Sauté Aromatics
Add chopped chilies, garlic, shallot, and tomato and sauté until soft.
3
Finish Sambal
Add sugar, tamarind paste, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool.

How to Make Aromatic Indonesian Nasi Uduk

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Steaming the Rice
Once the rice boils, reduce heat and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is fragrant.
2
Blending the Sambal
Once cooled, blend the sambal mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
3
Finishing Touches
Allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking with the lid on for fluffiness.