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What is Nasi Lemuni?
What is Nasi Lemuni?
Nasi Lemuni, a unique rice dish, originates from the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, particularly Kedah, Penang, and Perak. It's known for its use of the lemuni herb (Vitex trifolia), which gives the rice a distinctive flavor and is believed to offer various health benefits. The dish is often associated with traditional Malay cuisine and is traditionally served to women in confinement, as it's thought to aid postpartum healing and improve blood circulation and digestion.
Recipe of Nasi lemuni
Recipe of Nasi lemuni
2 cups of rice, cleaned and drained 3 cups of coconut milk
1 handful of lemuni leaves
1 inch of ginger, thinly sliced
2 cloves of shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds
1 screwpine (pandan) leaf, torn and knotted
A pinch of salt
How to Prepare it
How to Prepare it
Blend the lemuni leaves with one cup of coconut milk and strain.
Add all the other ingredients, including the blended or strained mixture, into an electric rice cooker. Stir well to combine, then press “cook.”
Done!
Serve with anchovy sambal, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices.
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