Nasi Kuning with Grilled Squid & Fresh Sides
Fragrant turmeric rice served with grilled squid, crispy fried shallots, and cool cucumber-tomato salad—a complete Indonesian dinner plate ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 90 seconds until shimmering.
Step 2
Add turmeric and stir 15 seconds until fragrant, then add rice, breaking up clumps.
Step 3
Pour in coconut milk, stir to coat evenly, then heat through for 2 minutes until warmed.
Step 4
Transfer rice to a plate. Pat squid dry and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Add squid to the same skillet and sear 90 seconds per side without stirring until edges curl.
Step 6
Slice cucumber and tomato, arrange on the plate alongside rice and squid.
Step 7
Sprinkle fried shallots over the rice, squeeze lime juice over everything, serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or rice paddle
- cutting board
- knife
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