About a week before cny, I decided to try making a Peranakan dish, Nasi Ulam. I've not tried before, but it have heard that it is a famous Peranakan dish with lots of fresh herbs. Fresh veges and herbs are in abundance during the summer time, so why not give it a try?
I didn't buy many herbs as I only thought of this dish 'last min'. (hohoho) So I dug up all the different herbs from the garden and 'salad' veges in my fridge.
I 'followed' the recipe from this website: http://www.sunshinekelly.com/2013/06/nasi-ulam-nyonya-nyonya-herbs-rice-for.html
Of course I change here n there due to the herbs availability.
So I got here: Baby Cos lettuce, Coriander, Lemon Grass (garden), Basil (garden) and Dill.
I pounded some dried prawns and then stir-fry them in oil to fragrance.
I mix all the chopped up herbs and fried dried prawns into a big bowl of cooked rice (must cool down slightly first). I also added bean sprouts at the end to give the nice crunch. Seasoned with Salt, black pepper.
And Tada! My own Nasi Ulam. I also topped it off with some fried anchovies. This healthy and fresh salad rice is sure to entice the taste buds, especially on a hot summer day.
My MIL and family loves the freshness of the herbs all mixed in there. Looking forward to making it again before the cold weather comes.
Njoy!
kcan
4 comments:
I love your nasi ulam! With all the fresh herbs and vegetables, it must taste really, really good!
My husband would love this
where were you from? Not many know how to enjoy Nasi Ulam :)
Thank you mun and mamakucing! =)
I was from Senai JB, but am interested in peranakan food as my great grandma was one! =) And I love the flavours of herbs! ^_^ Now you guys reminded me, I should make some Nasi Ulam again.
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