Yellow Rice with Chicken and Side Dishes
A vibrant and comforting plate of turmeric-infused rice served with juicy chicken drumsticks, a boiled egg, and fresh vegetables. This everyday version brings the festive flavors of nasi kuning to your weeknight table with simple ingredients and easy steps.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice
- 2 whole eggs
- ½ whole cucumber
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
Instructions
- 1
In a pot, combine 1.5 cups rice, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 cup coconut milk, and 1.5 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 2
While rice cooks, season 4 chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 2 more minutes to crisp the skin.
- 4
Place 2 eggs in a small pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then cook for 8 minutes. Drain, cool under cold water, and peel.
- 5
Slice the cucumber into rounds and rinse the bean sprouts. Set aside.
- 6
To serve, spoon the yellow rice onto plates, top with a chicken drumstick, halved egg, cucumber slices, and a handful of bean sprouts. Sprinkle with fried shallots.
- 7
Serve warm with extra fried shallots on the side if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- pot with lid
- skillet with lid
- small pot
- knife
- cutting board
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is a free iOS app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations.
