Indonesian Rice Dishes

Ketupat are unique Asian rice cakes, prepared and sold in traditional woven containers made out of palm, coconut, or pandan leaves. Although they appear in numerous shapes and sizes, the most common variety is the cube-shaped ketupat, res... READ MORE

Nasi goreng is often referred to as the Indonesian version of fried rice. Although it is considered to be the national dish of Indonesia, it is also commonly eaten in Malaysia and Singapore. It is believed that the tradition of frying rice in Indo... READ MORE

This traditional Indonesian dish consists of rice cooked in coconut milk that is usually seasoned with turmeric, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Even though yellow rice is the star of nasi kuning, the dish is assembled out of other Indonesian ... READ MORE

Nasi uduk is one of numerous Indonesian rice-based dishes. The rice in nasi uduk is cooked in coconut milk together with lemongrass, cloves, pandan leaves, and cinnamon. The process results in wonderfully fluffy, fragrant rice, and right before it... READ MORE

Bubur ayam is the Indonesian version of chicken congee, a thick rice porridge topped with shredded chicken and various savory condiments. This breakfast staple probably originates from the Chinese rice porridge, but it employs regionally ... READ MORE

Lontong is a traditional Indonesian rice cake, made by boiling tightly packed rice in banana leaves until it forms a firm, compact texture. The result is a mildly fragrant, chewy, and slightly firm rice cake, which is... READ MORE

Nasi goreng ayam is a traditional fried rice dish that's also popular in Singapore, Brunei, and Malaysia. Although there are many versions of this nasi goreng variety, it is usually made with a combination of chicken thighs, oil, salt, white peppe... READ MORE

Nasi liwet is an Indonesian rice dish known for its rich, aromatic flavor and creamy texture, cooked in coconut milk and infused with fragrant spices. Originating from Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, this dish is a st... READ MORE

Nasi pecel is a Javanese rice dish that brings together a colorful array of lightly blanched vegetables served over steamed rice and generously topped with a rich, aromatic peanut sauce, originating from Central and E... READ MORE

Nasi tim is a traditional rice dish. The dish is usually prepared with chicken, and it's then called nasi tim ayam, while the addition of shiitake mushrooms makes it called nasi tim ayam jamur. The chicken is usually seasoned wit... READ MORE

Nasi kucing is a traditional dish originating from Surakarta, Yogyakarta, and Semarang in Central Java. The dish consists of a small portion of rice that's topped with ingredients such as tempeh, dried fish, and sambal, or in some cases cucumber, ... READ MORE

Nasi timbel is a traditional rice dish originating from West Java. This extremely simple nasi dish is made with rice that's wrapped in a banana leaf, then steamed until tender. Nasi timbel is rarely eaten on its own – instead, it's served wi... READ MORE

Nasi jagung is a traditional rice dish originating from Indonesia. This simple dish is made with a combination of rice, sweet corn kernels, and water. The rice and corn are boiled in water and stirred from time to time until the corn is fully cook... READ MORE

Lemang is a traditional dish that is believed to have originated in Indonesia, but it is found in many Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. It is made with sticky rice, coconut milk, optional flavorings, and salt, whi... READ MORE

Nasi gandul is a traditional dish originating from Gajahmati village near Pati. The dish consists of white rice and a thick broth or soup that's often compared with curry or gulai. When served, the rice is placed on a banana leaf, and the broth is... READ MORE

Nasi goreng kunyit is a traditional nasi goreng (fried rice) variety that's popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. This type of nasi goreng is made with turmeric as one of the key ingredients. The dish is usually made with rice, turmeric, ... READ MORE

Nasi bogana is a traditional rice dish originating from Tegal, Central Java. The dish is prepared by spreading a wide banana leaf, then topping it with steamed white rice and fried shallots. The combination is then topped with side dishes such as ... READ MORE

Nasi goreng mawut is a traditional fried rice dish originating from Indonesia. A spice paste consisting of garlic, onions, hot peppers, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and candlenuts is sautéed and blended, then set aside. The rice is cooked with... READ MORE

Nasi jaha are traditional Indonesian sticky rice cakes originating from Maluku. They're usually made with a combination of glutinous rice, regular rice, coconut milk, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. The rice is steamed and mixed with coconut m... READ MORE

Nasi goreng nanas is a traditional variety of nasi goreng (fried rice). Although there are many recipes, the dish is usually made with a combination of rice, pineapple chunks, butter, garlic, shallots, scallions, carrots, prawns, peas, fish sauce,... READ MORE

Nasi goreng kampung is a traditional nasi goreng (fried rice) variety originating from Malaysia, but it's also popular in Singapore and Indonesia. Although there are many recipes, it's usually made with a combination of rice, onions, shallots, gar... READ MORE

Nasi goreng kambing is a traditional nasi goreng (fried rice) variety originating from Malaysia, but it's also popular in Singapore and Indonesia. Although there are many versions, the dish is usually made with a combination of rice, minced mutton... READ MORE

Nasi goreng USA is a traditional fried rice dish that's popular in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia. This variation of nasi goreng is distinguished by the additional ingredients accompanying fried rice such as chicken, squid, prawns, t... READ MORE