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Ternate Yellow Rice
Nasi Kuning Ternate
Ternate's savoury yellow rice served with smoked skipjack (cakalang fufu), fish floss, egg and sambal. A popular breakfast.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 6 people
- Origin
- North Maluku
- Type
- Rice, Noodles & Staples
Ingredients
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To serve
How to Make
Bring the coconut milk, water, turmeric, bay leaves, lemongrass, pandan and salt to a boil, stirring.
Add the rice and stir until the liquid is absorbed.
Steam the par-cooked rice for 30 minutes until done.
Serve with cakalang fufu, egg, fish floss, vermicelli and sambal.
Kitchen tip
Cakalang fufu is smoked skipjack tuna, a specialty of North Maluku and North Sulawesi.
Questions
Where does Ternate Yellow Rice come from?
Nasi Kuning Ternate is a traditional dish from North Maluku (capital: Sofifi), in the Maluku region of Indonesia.
How long does Ternate Yellow Rice take to make?
It takes about 1 hr in total to make 6 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Ternate Yellow Rice?
Cakalang fufu is smoked skipjack tuna, a specialty of North Maluku and North Sulawesi.