Malaysian
Quick Nasi Lemak Plate
Fragrant coconut rice with sambal, egg and cucumber — a weeknight take on Malaysia's favourite.
About this recipe
Quick Nasi Lemak Plate is a malaysian lunch for 2 that is built around one boiling pot — easy to scale and hard to overthink. It’s built around egg, and it takes about 30 min total but only ~15 min of hands-on work — the rest is waiting. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 150ml coconut milk
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cucumber buy
- 2 tbsp chilli paste buy
- a handful peanuts buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Cook rice with coconut milk, a pinch of salt and water (rice cooker), 25 min.
~25 min
- 2
Hard-boil or fry the eggs; slice cucumber.
~8 min
- 3
Warm the sambal. Plate rice with egg, cucumber, peanuts and sambal on the side.
~2 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Coconut milk
- evaporated milk or any unsweetened plant milk + a little oil for richness.
Cook's notes
- Deseed the chilli for less heat, and wash your hands (or wear a glove) before touching your eyes. How to prep chilli →
- Smash the cucumber before slicing — the rough faces grab dressing far better than clean cuts. How to smash cucumber →
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Quick Nasi Lemak Plate take to make? +
About 30 min from start to finish, but only roughly 15 min of that is hands-on — the rest is cooking or resting time.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, pot, rice cooker. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Coconut milk → evaporated milk or any unsweetened plant milk + a little oil for richness. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Quick Nasi Lemak Plate ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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