Coconut Rice with Sambal, Anchovy, Egg, Peanuts and Cucumber

Coconut Rice with Sambal, Anchovy, Egg, Peanuts and Cucumber (Nasi Lemak ) It’s hard not to love nasi (rice) lemak (coconut), so popular that its greatest advocates insist on calling it the country’s national dish. Growing up, I would savor nasi lemak wrapped in green banana leaves, bundled, and lined with plastic at least three […]

Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews

Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews (Serves 4) Ingredients 4 tablespoons peanut oil 4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 green jalapeño, chopped 1½ cup fresh pineapple, cut into small bite size cubes ½ cup raisins ¼ cup roasted unsalted cashews 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably leftovers rice) 2 tablespoons […]

Red Lentil and Rice Soup