Keto Nasi Lemak with Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower rice
• 1 can Coconut cream
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 Pandan leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 cup Dried anchovies (Ikan Bilis)
• 1/4 cup Peanuts
• 4 Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 Cucumber
• 2 tbsp Chili paste (Sambal)

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the 4 cups of cauliflower rice under cool water and drain it very well. This helps prevent it from becoming mushy.
2. 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 4 cups of cauliflower rice, 1 can of coconut cream, 1/2 cup of water, 2 pandan leaves, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. 3While the cauliflower rice is cooking, place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the 1/2 cup of dried anchovies (Ikan Bilis) and fry for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the anchovies from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Set aside.
4. 4In the same dry 10-inch skillet, over medium heat, toast the 1/4 cup of peanuts for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan often, until they are fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from the pan and set aside.
5. 5Prepare the accompaniments: Peel and slice the 4 hard-boiled eggs into rounds. Wash and slice the 1 cucumber into rounds or half-moons.
6. 6Once the cauliflower rice is cooked and tender, remove the 2 pandan leaves from the pot. Fluff the cauliflower rice gently with a fork.
7. 7To assemble the Keto Nasi Lemak, divide the cooked cauliflower rice among 4 plates. Top each plate with a generous portion of the crispy fried anchovies, toasted peanuts, slices of hard-boiled egg, and slices of cucumber. Dollop 2 tbsp of chili paste (Sambal) onto each plate. Serve immediately.

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