Nasi Lemak, Coconut Rice from Singapore and Malaysia

Step 1

Use a suitably sized saucepan with a tight fitting lid. Add the rice and rinse it until the water runs clear. No need to be a stickler with this.

Step 2

Add the coconut milk, water, salt and pandan leaves, and place on medium-high heat.

Step 3

Bring to a simmer, turn the heat down to low, stir the rice, then cover and cook for 12 minutes, stirring once again at the 6 minute mark. When cooking rice with coconut milk, it is always a good idea to stir a couple of times, to discourage the rice from catching at the base.

Step 4

At the 12 minute mark, the rice should be cooked. Take it off the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes on a cool surface.

Step 5

Fluff up the rice and lose the pandan leaves before serving.