Malaysian
Nasi Kerabu
“Nasi Kerabu is a visually striking dish of blue-tinted rice, dyed with butterfly pea flower, served with a mix of fresh herbs, salted egg, and crispy fish crackers.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Nasi Kerabu hails from the northeastern state of Kelantan, where Thai culinary influences are evident in the use of herbs and bold flavors.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Proteins
Vegetables
Fruits
Herbs & Spices
Grains & Staples
Sauces & Condiments
Other
How it's made
- 1
Cook rice with butterfly pea flowers to achieve the signature blue color.
- 2
Prepare a mixture of fresh herbs such as lemongrass, long bean, and cucumber.
- 3
Boil salted eggs until firm.
- 4
Toast grated coconut until golden, then mix with herbs.
- 5
Serve rice topped with the herb mixture, salted egg, and fish crackers.
