Nasi Padang Recipe

Rinse the rice and add it to a rice cooker or pot with the water, salt, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, and lemongrass stalk. Cook according to the rice cooker directions or bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.

In a separate pot, combine the beef rendang and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Repeat this process with the curry chicken, spicy eggplant, and stir-fried green beans, using 1 cup of water for each dish.

Once the rice is cooked, remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, and lemongrass stalk. Stir in the can of coconut milk and fluff the rice with a fork.

This dish is typically served family-style with all the meat and vegetable dishes arranged on top of the rice, and sambal on the side for those who want some extra heat.