Nasi Lemak Sambal Udang (Rice with Prawn & chillies)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Rice,(washed and drained)
• 2 Cups Santan
• 1 Pandan Leaf, (tied in a Knot)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Ingredients for Prawn Sambal:

• 10-12 Prawns,(shelled and de-veined)
• 1 Large Onion,(sliced)
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Tamarind Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil\

Pound together:

• 2 Dried Chillies
• 2 Fresh Chillies
• 1 Small Piece Blacan
• 1/2-inch piece Lengkuss
• 1 Candle Nut

Ingredients for Garnishing:

• 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs,(cut in wedges).
• 2 Tablespoons Ikan Bilis,(deep-fried till crisp).
• 1 Piece Yellow Bean Curd,(deep-fried & sliced thinly).
• 1/4 Cucumber,(sliced thinly).
• 2 oz Kangkong,(scalded)

Preparation Method:

• Wash and clean the rice and put it in a small pot. Add the Santan and the Pandan Leaf and bring to the Boil.
• When the rice begins to boil, lower the heat.
• Simmer gently for 10 -15 minutes until all the water has been absorbed and remove from the heat.
• Loosen rice grains with chopsticks. Cover up and allow rice to cook in its own heat for 10-15 minutes.
• While the rice is cooking, prepare the Garnishing and Prawn Sambal.
• For the Sambal, heat oil and fry the onions until slightly brown.
• Add the pounded ingredients and fry until fragrant. Add Prawns and fry for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add Sugar, Salt and Tamarind Juice. Allow to cook for another 4-5 minutes and serve.
• Serve the rice with the Sambal and other Garnishing.