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Nasi Kuning with Rendang & Yogurt Sauce

Golden turmeric rice topped with tender beef rendang and cool cucumber yogurt — a vibrant Indonesian plate built in under 20 minutes. Uses quick-cook ground beef and pre-made rendang paste to keep things fast.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
512
Protein
24g
Nasi Kuning with Rendang & Yogurt Sauce
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toss warm rice with turmeric, 1 tbsp oil, and a pinch of salt until evenly golden.

  2. Step 2

    Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, ~5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in rendang paste and coconut milk, then simmer until beef is coated and rich, ~3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Dice cucumber and fold into yogurt with a pinch of salt and pepper for the sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Divide turmeric rice between bowls, top with warm rendang beef, and serve yogurt sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • small bowl
  • serving bowls

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