Rice & grains · Malaysia

Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)

Name: Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 6 cups (1450 ml) basmati rice; 7 cups (1680 ml) coconut milk; Salt; 1–2 pandan leaves tied in a knot (optional); 2 inches (51 mm) of fresh ginger root (optional)

Make Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak) with an ingredient list and ordered cooking method adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME40 min

DIFFICULTYEasy

SERVESSee recipe

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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6 cups (1450 ml) basmati rice
7 cups (1680 ml) coconut milk
Salt
1–2 pandan leaves tied in a knot (optional)
2 inches (51 mm) of fresh ginger root (optional)

Let’s make it

Step 1
Rinse the rice and set it aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile put the coconut milk on the stove, and add the salt.
Step 3
Add the rice, pandan leaves, and ginger. Let it simmer until the coconut milk evaporates.
Step 4
Cover it with lid and let it sit for about 15 minutes until it is well cooked.

Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)

What you’ll need

Let’s make it

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