Nasi dagang (Jawi: ناسي داڬڠ, "Trader's Rice") is a Malaysian dish consisting of rice steamed in coconut milk, fish or chicken curry and extra ingredients such as pickled pineapple, cucumber and carrots.
It is a well-known breakfast food in the states on the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Terengganu and Kelantan) and also popular in Southern Thai provinces of Patani, Yala and Narathiwat. The most famous Nasi dagang of Terengganu comes from Kampung Ladang, an area within the Kuala Terengganu district.
INGREDIENTS FOR RICE
300 g fragrant white rice
200 g red rice
250 g glutinous rice
300 ml coconut milk
5 pieces shallot
1 teaspoon fenugreek
Step 1
For the nasi dagang, drain the rice before transferring it to a heat-proof casserole dish. Steam the rice for 20 minutes, then mix in the shallots and fenugreek. Continue to steam everything for another 10 minutes.
Step 2
Remove the rice from the steamer and gradually add in the coconut milk while stirring. Season with salt and sugar (to taste). Return the mixture back into the steamer and continue to steam for 10 minutes, or until it is cooked. Set aside to cool a little before serving.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN CURRY (GULAI AYAM)
500 g boneless chicken thigh meat
50 g meat curry powder
60 g onion
40 g garlic
40 g ginger
2 pieces star anise
1 piece cinnamon
3 pieces clove
3 pieces cardamom
50 ml cooking oil
100 ml water
100 ml coconut milk
10 pieces curry leaves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and sugar
Step 3
For the gulai ayam, heat up some cooking oil in a pot and add in the blended ingredients and spices. Cook until aromatic. Add in the turmeric, chilli, and curry powder. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in the water and cook until the oil separates from the ingredients.
Step 4
Add in the chicken pieces and simmer the curry on medium heat for 15 minutes or until the chicken pieces are cooked thoroughly. Pour in the coconut milk and mix well. Simmer for another minute and it's ready.
INGREDIENTS FOR PICKLED PINEAPPLE AND CARROT (ACAR JELATAH)
100 g carrot
150 g pineapple
50 g red onion
50 g red chili
30 g sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
Step 5
For the acar jelatah, combine all the ingredients together and let it pickle for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight). Serve it alongside the other cooked dishes and enjoy!
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