Suku Nasi Minyak Ayam Goreng

Bahan-bahan(untuk 1 quarter portion of nasi minyak with 1 piece ayam goreng and salad)

• 1 cup Beras (long grain rice)
• 2 tablespoons Santan (light coconut milk)
• 1 leaf Pandan leaf (daun pandan, tied into a knot)
• 1 stick Kayu manis (cinnamon stick)
• 2 pieces Bunga cengkih (cloves)
• 1 small Bawang merah (shallot, finely sliced)
• 1 clove Bawang putih (garlic, minced)
• 2 pieces Ayam tanpa kulit (skinless chicken breast, about 100g each)
• 1/2 teaspoon Serbuk kunyit (turmeric powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon Serbuk lada hitam (black pepper)
• 1/2 fruit Limau nipis (lime, for marinating)
• 1 tablespoon Minyak masak (vegetable oil, for shallow frying)
• 1/2 Timun (cucumber, sliced) - pilihan
• 1 Tomato (sliced) - pilihan
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam (salt)

Arahan

1. 1

   Rinse beras thoroughly and drain. In a rice cooker or pot, combine rice, santan, pandan leaf, kayu manis, bunga cengkih, bawang merah, bawang putih, and salt. Add 1.25 cups water. Cook until rice is fluffy and aromatic.

   15 minutes

   Use light santan to reduce calories but retain authentic flavor.

2. 2

   Marinate ayam tanpa kulit with serbuk kunyit, serbuk lada hitam, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.

   10 minutes

   Marinating with lime helps tenderize chicken and adds zing.

3. 3

   Heat minyak masak in a non-stick pan. Shallow fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Drain excess oil on kitchen towel.

   10 minutes

   Shallow fry instead of deep fry to cut calories.

4. 4

   Slice timun and tomato for salad garnish. Arrange on plate.

   2 minutes

   Fresh salad adds fiber and vitamins.