From West JavaRice, Noodles & Staples
Sundanese Nasi Liwet
Nasi Liwet Sunda
Savoury Sundanese rice cooked with lemongrass, bay leaves, salted fish and whole chillies. Best eaten together on banana leaves.
- Time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 5 people
- Origin
- West Java
- Type
- Rice, Noodles & Staples
Ingredients
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To serve
How to Make
Fry the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
Put the rice, water, lemongrass, bay leaves, salt and fried shallot-garlic into a pot or rice cooker.
Cook until the water is almost absorbed, then place the salted fish and chillies on top.
Lower the heat and cover until the rice is done.
Stir gently and serve with the side dishes.
Kitchen tip
A rice cooker works too. Add the salted fish and chillies when it switches to warm, then leave 15 minutes.
Questions
Where does Sundanese Nasi Liwet come from?
Nasi Liwet Sunda is a traditional dish from West Java (capital: Bandung), in the Java region of Indonesia.
How long does Sundanese Nasi Liwet take to make?
It takes about 50 min in total to make 5 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Sundanese Nasi Liwet?
A rice cooker works too. Add the salted fish and chillies when it switches to warm, then leave 15 minutes.