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Healthy Nasi Lemak with Quinoa

Find the healthy version of the traditional Nasi Lemak here. Instead of the refined white rice, we have used the healthy quinoa here. It is good to serve the pregnant ladies’ protein intake and satisfy the second-trimester pregnancy cravings. We know how much you love our traditional dish. So, we make sure you do not have to miss it even in your pregnancy days.

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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Mains
Cuisine Malay
Servings 2 people
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Nasi Lemak (Rice)

  • 2 cups red quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 pinch salt

For the Sambal (Accompaniment)

  • 5-6 red chilies
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 10-12 shallots
  • 6-8 cloves garlic
  • 2 inches ginger
  • 1 tbsp yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp raw honey

For Anchovies (Accompaniment)

  • 2 cups anchovies or ikan billies
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Other accompaniments

  • hard-boiled eggs, cucumber, steamed long beans

Instructions
 

  • Heat coconut oil in a saucepan.
  • Add water and coconut milk to it.
  • Sprinkle in salt as per taste.
  • Add the washed quinoa.
  • Let it boil. Close the lid for 10-15 mins.
  • Once it is cooked, turn off the flame and whip the quinoa.
  • Leave it for 10-12 minutes.

To Prepare the Sambal

  • Blend all of the ingredients except the yoghurt, olive oil, raw honey.
  • Fry the blended mixture with olive oil until the fragrance come out of it.
  • Add the raw honey and yoghurt.

To Prepare the Anchovies

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
  • Add olive oil to the dried anchovies and bake them for 15 minutes. If you do not have an oven available, you can shallow fry it in a pan.
  • Finally, serve the total dish with cucumbers, eggs, and beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
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