Nasi gurih
Nasi gurih is a Javanese steamed rice cooked in coconut milk and spices dish, commonly found in Eastern Javanese culinary tradition.
Etymology
Nasi gurih means "succulent rice" in Indonesian. The name describes the rich taste of rice cooked with coconut milk and spices.
Preparation
Nasi 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.
Nasi 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, tauco, sambal, and krupuk. Side dishes are ikan balado, udang sambal, ayam goreng, dendeng, and perkedel.
Variants
There are similar dishes in other parts of Indonesia called nasi uduk from Jakarta and nasi lemak, commonly found in the Riau and Riau islands, as well as Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.