Indonesian · side
Nasi Uduk (Coconut Milk Rice)
Nasi Uduk (Coconut Milk Rice) reads richness 4.5, sourness 4.2 and warm spice 3.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indonesian side, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 4.5 · Sourness 4.2 · Warm Spice 3.8 · Salinity 3.7 · Citrus 3.7 · Nutty 3.5 · Sweetness 3.4 · Floral 3.3 · Allium 3.2 · Herbaceous 2.6 · Fruity 2.1 · Funk & Ferment 1.6 · Umami 1.2 · Marine & Briny 1.1 · Earthy 1.0 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 3 pandan leaves
- 3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fried shallots
Time & effort: about 40 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 146 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 8 g fat, 18.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Soak rice, then cook with coconut milk, lemongrass, pandan, cloves, and cinnamon until absorbed.
- Steam until fully cooked and fluffy.
- Serve topped with fried shallots alongside savory accompaniments.
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