Nasi minyak is a delicious Malaysian rice dish with a rich buttery flavor infused with aromatic spices. Its name translates to "oil rice" and was once exclusively served to the Malay royal family.
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The dish is likely named after its main ingredient, clarified butter (ghee). The ghee rice cooked with spices gives an enticing aroma.
Nowadays, this fragrant rice dish is often featured in special occasions like Malay weddings and birthday parties, served with flavorful curries or stews such as beef rendang and ayam masak merah.
This beloved dish is also popular in neighboring countries like Indonesia and Singapore, but its preparation can vary. Therefore, this recipe will focus on how we prepare it in Malaysia.
Enjoy!
