Step 1

Wash rice and put into pot. Add coconut milk, water, a pinch of salt, pandan leaves (knotted) and lemongrass. Optionally, you may add 2 cardamoms.

Step 2

Bring to boil, then lower heat to minimum. Cover the pot with the lid. Allow rice to cook for 15 to 20 minutes until it dries up and holes appear on the surface. Turn off the stove. Leave the lid on for another 10 minutes before serving the rice.

Step 3

Ensure oil is hot before frying the peanuts (with skin) at medium heat until browned. Remove peanuts. Then, add anchovies and fry till golden brown or crispy.

Step 4

Serve rice with side dishes such as boiled or fried egg, fried peanuts, fried anchovies, sambal, cucumber slices and chicken rendang. To make the dish more fragrant, serve it on banana leaf.