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nasi minyak

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

nasi minyak, a dish from Indonesia
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Nasi minyak is an Indonesian and Malay dish of cooked rice with ghee and spices. It is traditionally associated with Malay cuisine in the Sumatra, Malay Peninsula, Singapore, southern Thailand and the Riau Archipelago, where it is commonly served during weddings, kenduri, religious celebrations and other ceremonial occasions.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsrice, ghee, aromatic spices, broth
🔥Cooking methodrice cooked with ghee and spices
👅Flavour & stylerich, buttery, fragrant
🕒When it’s eatenserved at weddings, religious and ceremonial gatherings

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Frequently asked questions

Where does nasi minyak come from?
nasi minyak is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is nasi minyak?
Nasi minyak is an Indonesian and Malay dish of cooked rice with ghee and spices. It is traditionally associated with Malay cuisine in the Sumatra, Malay Peninsula, Singapore, southern Thailand and the Riau Archipelago, where it is commonly served during weddings, kenduri, religious celebrations and other ceremonial occasions.