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nasi kuning

Traditional dish from Indonesia

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About nasi kuning

Indonesian yellow rice dish originating from Java

Nasi kuning, sometimes called nasi kunyit, is an Indonesian fragrant rice dish cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, hence the name nasi kuning. Nasi kuning also can be found in neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Cocos Island, Australia.

Key Ingredients

  • rice
  • coconut milk
  • turmeric

Cuisine Type

  • Indonesian cuisine

Components

  • Cúrcuma longa
  • cooked rice

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Indonesia
Traditional Indonesia cuisine

Learn More

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