Nasi Serai (Lemongrass Rice)
Equipment
- Philips Pressure Cooker (PPCHD2238)
Ingredients
- 1.5 KG Basmathi Rice soaked for 30 minutes & drained
- 6 stalks Lemongrass bruised
- 100 gm Onion sliced
- 2 cm Ginger sliced
- 5 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1 portion Dry Spices (4 Sekawan)
- 200 ml Evaporated Milk** Omit for #PDFriendly
- 1.8 L Water
- 3 pc Vegetable Stock Cbe (Reduced Sodium)
- 2 Tbs Pink Salt or to taste
- 3 pcs Pandan Leaves
- 2 tbs Canola Oil
Instructions
- Set PPCHD2238 to SAUTE Mode and heat up Oil.
- Add in the sliced onion and saute till wilted.
- Add in sliced garlic, ginger, lemongrass, pandan leaves and dry spices continue stirring.
- Add in stock cube and salt.
- Add in milk** and water. Taste and add seasoning as desired.
- Add rice. Mix well. Close lid. Set VENT to SEAL. Set Mode to SREAM and set Presume Time to 8 minutes.
- Once 8 minutes is up. Switch off the PPC, allow to rest for 15 minutes before releasing any residual steam/pressure. Open lid and fluff up the cooked rice. Rice is ready to be served with choice of dishes.
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can I use santan pekat or tinned coconut milk instead of evaporated milk? I am lactose intolerant, and I can’t drink milk or use milk products.
Yes, you can replaced with santan or virgin coconut too. The rice willl be more flavourful.