Coconut Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Nasi Lemak with Sambal Tomat)
Coconut Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce (Nasi Lemak with Sambal Tomat) might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 375 calories, 6g of protein, and 10g of fat. This recipe serves 6. If you have kosher salt, lime juice, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare the rice, combine coconut milk, rice, and bay leaves in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Let stand 5 minutes; discard bay leaves. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
To prepare sambal, seed 7 chiles; leave seeds in 1 chile. Mince chiles.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and garlic to pan; saut 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add chiles and sugar to pan; saut 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add rind, juice, and tomatoes to pan; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.