Blue Pea Nasi Lemak

Mains
Poultry
Rice

Easy Level:

Cook Time:

Servings:

3 - 4 pax

A definite crowd pleaser, this beautiful Blue Pea Nasi Lemak will have you wanting more! This Nasi Lemak recipe uses luscious pandan and coconut infused basmati rice as a base for crispy chicken wings, sambal lady’s finger and not forgetting the classics, sunny side up and fried ikan bilis.
Learn a new way to marinate chicken wings! Using this delicious homemade rempah (spice paste) and reducing it into a thick sauce, every bite of your chicken wing will be bursting with flavour.
Made with fresh produce from all over the world, you’ll be surprised to find eggs from Ukraine, chicken wings from Denmark, basmati rice from India and lady’s fingers and cucumbers from Thailand in our supermarkets and wet markets.
Explore ingredients from different countries and support Singapore’s food diversification efforts.

Ingredients

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US / Metric
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cups
cups
Basmati rice grains
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cups
cups
Basmati rice grains
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ml
ml
Water
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ml
ml
Water
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g
g
dried Blue Pea flowers (green stems removed
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dried Blue Pea flowers (green stems removed
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ml
ml
Coconut milk
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ml
ml
Coconut milk
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pieces
pieces
Pandan leaves (tear each leaf into half and tie them into knots)
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pieces
pieces
Pandan leaves (tear each leaf into half and tie them into knots)
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slices
slices
Galangal (lightly smashed)
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slices
slices
Galangal (lightly smashed)
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stalk
stalk
Lemongrass (white part only, lightly smashed)
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stalk
stalk
Lemongrass (white part only, lightly smashed)

Spices for Marinate

large Chicken Wings
large Chicken Wings
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pieces
Red Chilli
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pieces
pieces
Red Chilli
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pieces
pieces
Chilli padis
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pieces
pieces
Chilli padis
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pieces
pieces
Candlenuts
0.00
pieces
pieces
Candlenuts
0.00
piece
piece
Lemongrass (white part only)
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piece
piece
Lemongrass (white part only)
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knob
knob
Galangal
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knob
knob
Galangal
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knob
knob
Turmeric
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knob
knob
Turmeric
0.00
tsp
tsp
Gula Melaka/raw sugar
0.00
tsp
tsp
Gula Melaka/raw sugar
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
tsp
tsp
Cumin seeds
0.00
tsp
tsp
Fennel seeds
0.00
tsp
tsp
Fennel seeds
0.00
ml
ml
Coconut milk
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ml
ml
Coconut milk
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tbsp
tbsp
Tamarind juice
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tbsp
tbsp
Tamarind juice
Salt to taste
Salt to taste

Steps

1

Wash, drain & dry chicken wings. Set aside.
Wash, drain & dry chicken wings. Set aside.
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2

Blend all spices under chicken marinate into fine paste, set aside.
Blend all spices under chicken marinate into fine paste, set aside.
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3

In a pot with some oil, combine blended spices, coconut milk, tamarind juice & salt, mix well. Add in chicken wings and simmer over medium heat until gravy is thick. Remove from heat and cool the pot down, transfer to the chiller and let it marinate for 4 hours. For best results, chill overnight.
In a pot with some oil, combine blended spices, coconut milk, tamarind juice & salt, mix well. Add in chicken wings and simmer over medium heat until gravy is thick. Remove from heat and cool the pot down, transfer to the chiller and let it marinate for 4 hours. For best results, chill overnight.
Mark as completed

4

Wash and drain blue pea flowers, soak them in 250ml of hot water, cover and let it seep for approx. 10 minutes, drain out the flowers and reserve the water for later use.
Wash and drain blue pea flowers, soak them in 250ml of hot water, cover and let it seep for approx. 10 minutes, drain out the flowers and reserve the water for later use.
Mark as completed

5

Wash, drain and dry basmati rice and transfer them into a rice cooker pot.
Wash, drain and dry basmati rice and transfer them into a rice cooker pot.
Mark as completed

6

Fill the rice cooker pot with blue pea flower water. Transfer pandan leaves, lemongrass, galangal. Cook rice as per normal rice settings. Pour in coconut milk after 20 minutes of cooking time and give it a good mix. Continue cooking rice as per pre-settings. When it’s done, let the rice sit in the cooker for another 15 minutes before you start fluffing the rice.
Fill the rice cooker pot with blue pea flower water. Transfer pandan leaves, lemongrass, galangal. Cook rice as per normal rice settings. Pour in coconut milk after 20 minutes of cooking time and give it a good mix. Continue cooking rice as per pre-settings. When it’s done, let the rice sit in the cooker for another 15 minutes before you start fluffing the rice.
Mark as completed

7

Fry peanuts and ikan billis separately, drain and set aside. Combine both ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container until later use. Reserve oil for frying.
Fry peanuts and ikan billis separately, drain and set aside. Combine both ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container until later use. Reserve oil for frying.
Mark as completed

8

In a wok with some oil, pour in blended sambal spices, stir fry until fragrant and color deepens,  season with soy sauce & sugar. Add in the lady's fingers, give it a quick mix. Dish up.
In a wok with some oil, pour in blended sambal spices, stir fry until fragrant and color deepens,  season with soy sauce & sugar. Add in the lady's fingers, give it a quick mix. Dish up.
Mark as completed

9

Get ready to fry the chicken wings! Remember to transfer out from the chiller at least 15 minutes before frying to prevent under-cooking. Coat each chicken wing with a good amount of flour mixtures. Set aside.
Get ready to fry the chicken wings! Remember to transfer out from the chiller at least 15 minutes before frying to prevent under-cooking. Coat each chicken wing with a good amount of flour mixtures. Set aside.
Mark as completed

10

Deep fry the chicken wings until light golden brown, drain dry. Bring up the heat and give the chicken wings a 2nd fry to remove greasiness and make it extra crispy.
Deep fry the chicken wings until light golden brown, drain dry. Bring up the heat and give the chicken wings a 2nd fry to remove greasiness and make it extra crispy.
Mark as completed

11

Heat the banana leaves over low fire to release fragrant, transfer rice, chicken wings, sunny side up egg, sambal lady’s fingers along with some fried peanuts & ikan billis. Garnish with cucumbers.
Heat the banana leaves over low fire to release fragrant, transfer rice, chicken wings, sunny side up egg, sambal lady’s fingers along with some fried peanuts & ikan billis. Garnish with cucumbers.
Mark as completed

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