Nasi Lemak with Ayam Merah

Bahan-bahan(untuk 1 plate with coconut rice, vegetarian ayam merah, cucumber, peanuts, and sambal)

• 1 cup Long-grain rice (beras)
• 1/2 cup Coconut milk (santan)
• 1 leaf Pandan leaf (daun pandan)
• 200g Vegetarian chicken pieces (mock chicken, soy-based)
• 1/2 cup Tomato puree
• 1 tbsp Chili paste (cili boh)
• 1 medium Onion (bawang besar, finely chopped)
• 1 stalk Lemongrass stalk (serai, smashed)
• 1/2 Cucumber (timun, sliced)
• 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts (kacang tanah)
• 1 Hard-boiled egg (telur rebus, optional for vegetarian) - pilihan
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil (canola or sunflower)

Arahan

1. 1

   Wash the rice thoroughly and drain. Combine rice, santan (coconut milk), pandan leaf, and salt in a rice cooker. Add water as needed and cook until fluffy.

   15 minutes

   Use fresh pandan leaf for maximum aroma and authentic taste.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Sauté chopped onion and smashed lemongrass until fragrant.

   3 minutes

   Keep heat medium to avoid burning onions.

3. 3

   Add chili paste and tomato puree. Stir well and cook until oil separates and sauce thickens.

   5 minutes

   For milder heat, reduce chili paste or use a mild variety.

4. 4

   Add vegetarian chicken pieces to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring the mock chicken absorbs the flavors.

   5 minutes

   Cut vegetarian chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.