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Nasi Bekepor (Kutai Rice with Salted Fish)
Nasi Bekepor
Rice from Kutai Kartanegara cooked in a small pot (kenceng) with salted fish, lemongrass and bay leaves, stirred (dikepor) until done.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 5 people
- Origin
- East Kalimantan
- Type
- Rice, Noodles & Staples
Ingredients
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To serve
How to Make
Fry the shallots, garlic, lemongrass and bay leaves until fragrant.
Add the salted fish and stir briefly.
Add the rice and water and season with salt.
Cook while stirring (dikepor) until the water is absorbed.
Lower the heat and cover until the rice is cooked.
Serve with sambal raja and side dishes.
Kitchen tip
Stir gently when the water is almost gone so the rice cooks evenly and does not burn.
Questions
Where does Nasi Bekepor (Kutai Rice with Salted Fish) come from?
Nasi Bekepor is a traditional dish from East Kalimantan (capital: Samarinda), in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.
How long does Nasi Bekepor (Kutai Rice with Salted Fish) take to make?
It takes about 1 hr in total to make 5 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Nasi Bekepor (Kutai Rice with Salted Fish)?
Stir gently when the water is almost gone so the rice cooks evenly and does not burn.