Nasi gurih is an Indonesian steamed rice cooked in coconut milk and spices dish originally from Aceh, Indonesia.[1]
 Nasi gurih served in Medan | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Aceh, and North Sumatra |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Rice cooked in coconut milk and spices with various side dishes |
| Variations | Similar to Nasi Uduk and Nasi lemak |
Etymology
editNasi gurih means "succulent rice" in Aceh language and Indonesian. The name describes the rich taste of rice cooked with coconut milk and spices.
Preparation
editNasi gurih is made by cooking mixture of rice and sticky rice soaked in coconut milk instead of water, along with salt, lemongrass, Indian bay leaf, and pandan leaves to add aroma.
Side dishes
editNasi gurih sold in Acehnese warung or other eating establishments is commonly offered with an assortment of side dishes, chosen according to the client's desire. The basic ingredients sprinkled upon nasi gurih are fried peanuts, bawang goreng (fried shallot), tauco (soybean paste), sambal, and krupuk. Side dishes are ikan balado (fish in chili), udang sambal (shrimp in chili), ayam goreng, dendeng (beef jerky), and perkedel (fried mashed potato patty).
Variants
editThere are similar dishes in other parts of Indonesia called nasi uduk from Jakarta and nasi lemak, commonly found in the Riau and Riau islands (Sumatera), as well as Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.
See also
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References
edit- ^ Cut Raisa Prillya (23 January 2013). "Yuk, Sarapan Pagi Lezat Nasi Gurih Bu Ros". atjehpost.com (in Indonesian). Atjeh Post. Archived from the original on 27 February 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.