Traditional Indonesian Nasi Kuning

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Combine the rice, coconut milk, water, turmeric, lemongrass, pandan, daun salam, lime leaves, and salt.

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2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed

1 1/2 cups coconut milk

1 1/4 cups water

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 stalks lemongrass, bruised

2 pandan leaves, knotted

2 daun salam

3 makrut lime leaves

1 teaspoon salt

Fried shallots and traditional side dishes, for serving

Dissolve turmeric fully in the coconut milk for even color.

Keep the heat low so the coconut milk does not scorch.

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