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Coconut Seafood Rice Bowl

Nasi dagang stripped to its essence: fragrant jasmine rice layered with buttery shrimp, turmeric-coconut broth, and a bright lime crunch. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Coconut Seafood Rice Bowl
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When shimmering, add shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in turmeric, then pour in coconut milk and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and cook without stirring until they turn opaque, 3–4 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over top.

  4. Step 4

    Divide cooked rice between two bowls. Ladle shrimp and coconut broth over rice.

  5. Step 5

    Sprinkle with lime zest and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • two bowls
  • microplane (for lime zest)

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