Tantalizing Nasi Arab Ayam Recipe
What is Nasi Arab Ayam?
Nasi Arab Ayam is a Malaysian and Indonesian dish featuring fragrant rice, chicken, and a variety of spices. It is a popular dish in both countries and is typically served for lunch or dinner. The dish is usually served with a variety of side dishes such as pickles, salads, and fried eggs.
Ingredients
The ingredients for Nasi Arab Ayam are:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of cardamom
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup of raisins
Instructions
To make Nasi Arab Ayam, first heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Next, add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, salt, and sugar. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chicken cubes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cilantro, yogurt, and raisins. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestion
Nasi Arab Ayam is best served with a variety of side dishes such as pickles, salads, and fried eggs. It can also be served with a variety of condiments such as hot sauce, chili sauce, or sambal.
