Nasi Uduk

Nasi uduk is one of many rice-based Indonesian dishes. In nasi uduk, the rice is cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, cloves, pandan leaves, and cinnamon. The process yields wonderfully fluffy, fragrant rice, and each portion is usually topped with fried shallots just before serving.

It's a dish that's usually served with a variety of side dishes and condiments, rather than on its own. Along with rice, a variety of stewed and fried meats, rice noodles, eggs, tempeh, tofu, fried anchovies, and rice crackers are commonly served.

The most common condiments served with nasi uduk are regular sambal, the spicy Indonesian hot sauce, or peanut sambal. However, it is usually up to the customer to select the extra ingredients and create their own version of the meal.

Nasi uduk is typically served in warungs, traditional Indonesian eateries, or food stalls in Indonesia. It can also be purchased ready-made and wrapped in fresh banana leaves. Nasi uduk is thought to have originated in Jakarta, but it can be found throughout Indonesia.