🇲🇾 Malaysia recipe
Nasi Kerabu
Nasi Kerabu is a stunning Kelantanese specialty that immediately catches the eye with its vivid blue-colored rice, tinted naturally with butterfly pea flowers. The rice is served with an elaborate spread of fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, salted egg, fish crackers, and a choice of grilled proteins. It is a celebration of the east coast Malay culinary tradition where fresh herbs and bold flavors reign supreme.
Prep25 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice, washed
- 8-10 dried butterfly pea flowers (bunga telang) or 2 tablespoons extract
- 400ml water
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 pandan leaves, knotted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely shredded fresh herbs (daun kesum, mint, Thai basil)
- 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched
- 100g finely sliced long beans
- 2 salted duck eggs, halved
- Fish crackers (keropok) for serving
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 12 g
