Nasi Serai (Lemongrass Rice)
- Philips Pressure Cooker (PPCHD2238)
- 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
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.
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.