Rijsttafel 3
Submitted by brianjwood on August 23, 2002 at 3:24 am

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Rijsttafel 3

SUMMARY
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Cheers, brian
TODAY'S RECIPE
Reproduced by permission of World Wide Recipes http://www.worldwiderecipes.com

Nasi putih (white rice) is the centerpiece of any rijsttafel, and is the "rijst" (rice) in the "rijsttafel" (rice table). It is invariably accompanied by one or more additional rice dishes, including these classic Indonesian preparations:

Nasi Gurih (Fragrant Rice)

4 cups (1 L) coconut milk
1 Tbs (15 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) finely grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground mace
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves
2 cups (500 ml) long-grained rice
Combine the coconut milk and the flavorings in a saucepan and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Add the rice and stir once. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and gently toss the rice with a fork, mixing in any coconut milk that has not been absorbed, and replace the lid for 5 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.

Nasi goreng is often eaten in Indonesia as a one-dish meal and can be topped with fried eggs instead of the omelette in this version.
Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
2 eggs
4 Tbs (60 ml) peanut oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 oz (100 g) pork, chicken or beef, finely chopped
4 cups (1 L) cold cooked rice
1Tbs (15 ml) Hoisin sauce*
4 oz (100 g) cooked small shrimp, shelled
8 oz (225 g) peas, defrosted if frozen
2 scallions, chopped in 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
2 tsp (10 ml) chilli sauce (optional)
* Available in most supermarkets and in Asian specialty shops
Beat the eggs and heat half the oil in an omelette pan. Pour the eggs in and allow to set into a pancake-like omelette. Turn out, slice into ribbons 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide and set aside. In the same pan, heat the rest of the oil and fry the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the meat and cook for 3 minutes, then add the rice and stir until well heated. Season with the Hoisin sauce, add the shrimp, scallions, peas, optional chilli sauce, and allow to heat through. Serve garnished with the strips of omelette. Serves 4 to 6.
Bon appetit from the Chef at World Wide Recipes