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Brilio.net - Yellow rice is one of Indonesia's signature dishes that has a savory taste with a distinctive spice aroma. The yellow color comes from turmeric, which not only gives an attractive appearance but also has health benefits. Yellow rice has become part of the culinary tradition of the archipelago and is often associated with happiness and blessings.
In Indonesian culture, yellow rice has a deep meaning. The color yellow symbolizes prosperity and well-being, so it is often served at special events such as tumpeng, thanksgiving, birthdays, and other big celebrations. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation and is still preserved today. In addition to being made at home, yellow rice is also easy to find in food stalls, especially as a complete and filling breakfast menu.
For boarding house children who want to enjoy yellow rice without any hassle, magic com can be a practical solution to cook it with results that are still delicious and soft. Let's see how!
Yellow rice measurements for several servingsBefore starting to cook, it is important to adjust the measurements to the desired number of servings:
- For 23 servings Use 2 cups of rice (cup magic com) and adjust the other ingredients. Suitable for eating with friends or can be stored for the next meal.
- For 1 serving Use 1 cup of rice (cup magic com) so as not to overdo it. The measurements of other ingredients also need to be adjusted to keep them balanced.
If you are only cooking for 1 person, the ingredient measurements can be reduced to half of the main recipe.
Materials needed For 23 Servings
- 2 cups of rice (cup magic com)
- 2 glasses of liquid coconut milk (can be instant coconut milk + water or fresh coconut milk)
- 1 pandan leaf, knotted
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- tsp salt
- tsp turmeric powder or 1 piece of fresh turmeric, grated and squeezed out
- tsp powdered stock (optional, for a more savory taste)
For 1 Serving
- 1 cup of rice (cup magic com)
- 1 glass of liquid coconut milk
- pandan leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- stalk lemongrass, bruised
- tsp salt
- tsp turmeric powder or piece of fresh turmeric, squeeze out the juice
- tsp stock powder (optional)
If you want to be more practical, you can use instant yellow rice seasoning available on the market. For the measurements:
- For 23 servings Follow the instructions on the instant seasoning package and mix with 2 cups of coconut milk + water.
- For 1 serving Use half the amount of instant seasoning package instructions and mix with 1 glass of coconut milk + water.
To ensure that yellow rice is perfectly cooked, soft and tasty, follow these steps:
1. Wash the rice until clean
Wash the rice under running water until the water is clear to remove any remaining starch so the rice is not too soft. After that, drain it for a while.
2. Mix the spices into the coconut milk
- If using fresh turmeric, grate the turmeric and then squeeze out the juice to get the turmeric extract.
- Mix coconut milk with salt, turmeric powder or turmeric water, and stock powder. Stir well so that the spices are perfectly absorbed into the rice.
- If using instant seasoning, simply mix the seasoning with coconut milk and water according to the measurements explained previously, then stir until evenly mixed.
3. Enter all ingredients into Magic Com
- Pour the washed rice into the magic com.
- Add the spiced coconut milk (either homemade or using instant seasoning), then stir slowly until evenly distributed.
- Add pandan leaves, bay leaves and lemongrass for a more fragrant aroma.
4. Cook Rice as Usual
- Press the "Cook" button and let the magic com work until the rice is cooked.
- When the button switches to "Warm" mode, let it sit for 10-15 minutes so that the rice is cooked better and the spices are perfectly absorbed.
5. Stir and Serve
Once cooked, stir the rice gently to make it more sticky. Serve with favorite side dishes such as fried chicken, sliced omelet, and dried tempeh for a more delicious taste.
Suitable side dishes for yellow rice To make it more delicious and appetizing, yellow rice is usually served with the following side dishes:
- Fried chicken or shredded chicken. The savory taste goes well with yellow rice.
- Sliced omelet or balado eggs. Adds protein and flavor.
- Dried tempeh or beef floss. A dry side dish that lasts a long time and is delicious.
- Red chili sauce or fried liver chili sauce. For those who like spicy, it is even more appetizing.
- Crackers or emping. As a complement that adds a crunchy texture.
- Use coconut milk in the right amount. Don't use too much so the rice doesn't become mushy.
- Stir before cooking. Make sure the turmeric and coconut milk are mixed well so that the color and flavor are perfectly absorbed.
- Let it sit after it is cooked. Leave it on "Warm" mode before stirring so that the rice is cooked better.
- Use fresh turmeric for natural color. The aroma and color produced are more authentic than powdered turmeric.
- More practical. No need to bother stirring or controlling the fire.
- Save time and energy. Just one tool without many additional equipment.
- The result is still delicious and soft. With the right measurements, the taste is not inferior to traditional yellow rice.
- Suitable for boarding house children. Can be made by yourself with simple ingredients without the need for a complete kitchen.
With this recipe, anyone can make delicious and fragrant yellow rice without any hassle. Now, even boarding house kids can enjoy delicious home-style yellow rice anytime!
(brl/tin)
