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Nasi Uduk (Indonesia)

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Nasi Uduk, highlighting its signature fragrance infused from pandan leaves, lemongrass, and rich coconut milk.

Level Medium Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

45 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 30m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Nasi Uduk, highlighting its signature fragrance infused from pandan leaves, lemongrass, and rich coconut milk.

Jakarta's famous coconut rice infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Rice

3 cups jasmine rice (washed and drained)
2.5 cups coconut milk
1 cup water

Aromatics

2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
3 pieces indonesian bay leaves (salam leaves)
2 pieces pandan leaves (knotted)
1 inch galangal (sliced)

Seasoning

1.5 tsp salt

Equipment

Rice cooker or heavy pot For cooking the coconut rice
Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing rice
Wooden paddle For fluffing rice

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly until the water runs clear, then drain well.
In a large pot or rice cooker, combine the coconut milk, water, bruised lemongrass, Indonesian bay leaves, knotted pandan leaves, sliced galangal, and salt.
Add the drained jasmine rice into the liquid mixture and stir well.
Cook the rice using a rice cooker or bring it to a gentle boil on the stove over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent the coconut milk from curdling.
Once most of the liquid is absorbed, reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and steam for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
Remove aromatics before serving warm with traditional accompaniments.

Nutrition

Calories 340

Protein 5g

Carbs 45g

Fat 15g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 380mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 30 min

Total 45 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.5
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An aromatic and incredibly flavorful Indonesian staple that transforms simple rice into a sensory masterpiece.

Pros

Rich fragrance
Comforting texture
Perfect base for diverse side dishes

Cons

Requires careful stirring while boiling to prevent burning

Overview

Jakarta's famous coconut rice infused with aromatic herbs and spices.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Nasi Uduk, highlighting its signature fragrance infused from pandan leaves, lemongrass, and rich coconut milk.

Tips

Tie the pandan leaves into a knot before adding them so they release maximum aroma and are easy to remove later
Do not skip the fresh fried shallots (bawang goreng) sprinkled on top for essential crunch
Serve with spicy sambal, fried chicken, and cucumber slices for a complete meal