About this dish
Rice tossed with a fragrant mix of finely chopped fresh herbs and toasted coconut.
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Ingredients
🍚3 cups cooked rice, cooled
🌿1 cup mixed fresh herbs, finely sliced
🥥1/2 cup toasted grated coconut
🌶️2 red chiles, sliced
Method
Serves 41
Finely slice a variety of fresh herbs and aromatic leaves.2
Toast grated coconut until golden and fragrant.3
Toss the cooled rice with the herbs, toasted coconut, and sliced chile.4
Season with salt and a squeeze of lime.5
Serve at room temperature, often with fried fish or sambal.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Nasi ulam is a traditional Malay herbal rice dish, valued for its use of numerous fresh local herbs.
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