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Nasi Kuning with Grilled Squid & Fresh Sides

Fragrant turmeric rice served with grilled squid, crispy fried shallots, and cool cucumber-tomato salad—a complete Indonesian dinner plate ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
18g
Nasi Kuning with Grilled Squid & Fresh Sides
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 90 seconds until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Add turmeric and stir 15 seconds until fragrant, then add rice, breaking up clumps.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in coconut milk, stir to coat evenly, then heat through for 2 minutes until warmed.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer rice to a plate. Pat squid dry and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Add squid to the same skillet and sear 90 seconds per side without stirring until edges curl.

  6. Step 6

    Slice cucumber and tomato, arrange on the plate alongside rice and squid.

  7. Step 7

    Sprinkle fried shallots over the rice, squeeze lime juice over everything, serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or rice paddle
  • cutting board
  • knife

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