Nasi Lemak with Sambal Sotong and Boiled Egg

Bahan-bahan(untuk 1 plate with rice, sambal sotong, half boiled egg, cucumber, peanuts, and anchovies)

• 1 cup White rice (preferably low-GI or brown rice for healthier option)
• 1/3 cup Santan (coconut milk) (use light coconut milk for lower fat)
• 2 pieces Pandan leaves (tie into knots for aroma)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 150g Fresh squid (sotong) (cleaned and sliced into rings)
• 2 Boiled eggs (hard or soft as preferred)
• 2 tbsp Dried anchovies (ikan bilis) (optional, omit for full vegetarian) - pilihan
• 2 tbsp Roasted peanuts
• 1/2 Cucumber (sliced)
• 2 tsp Cooking oil (preferably canola or sunflower oil)
• 1/2 Onion (sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 Dried red chilies (soaked, seeds removed, blended)
• 1 tbsp Tamarind juice (from asam jawa)
• 1 tsp Sugar (reduce for less sweetness)
• 1/4 tsp Belacan (shrimp paste) (optional for extra umami) - pilihan

Arahan

1. 1

   Rinse the rice thoroughly. Add to rice cooker with santan, pandan leaves, salt, and enough water as per rice cooker instructions. Cook until fluffy and fragrant.

   15 minutes

   Use brown rice for extra fiber and lower GI.

2. 2

   Boil eggs in a pot of water for 7-9 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness. Cool in ice water, peel, and halve.

   10 minutes

   Slightly undercook for creamier yolks.

3. 3

   Prepare sambal: Blend soaked dried chilies, onion, garlic, and belacan into a smooth paste.

   5 minutes

   Adjust chili quantity for your preferred heat level.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the spice paste until aromatic and oil separates. Add tamarind juice, sugar, and salt. Stir well.

   3 minutes

   Use minimal oil and keep heat medium to reduce burning.