nasi padang

Making Nasi Padang at home involves preparing several flavorful side dishes to accompany steamed rice. Here's a simplified version of how you can make Nasi Padang:

Ingredients for Nasi Padang:

1. Steamed Rice:

   - Jasmine rice or any long-grain rice

2. Beef Rendang:

   - 500 grams beef (cuts suitable for stewing), sliced into chunks

   - 400 ml coconut milk

   - 2-3 kaffir lime leaves

   - 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised

   - 1 cinnamon stick

   - 2 tablespoons oil

   - Salt, to taste

3. Ayam Goreng (Fried Chicken):

   - 500 grams chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breast)

   - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

   - 1 teaspoon coriander powder

   - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

   - Salt and pepper, to taste

   - Oil, for frying

4. Sayur Nangka (Young Jackfruit Curry):

   - 400 grams young jackfruit (canned or fresh), cut into bite-sized pieces

   - 200 ml coconut milk

   - 1 onion, sliced

   - 2 cloves garlic, minced

   - 2 red chilies, sliced

   - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

   - Salt and sugar, to taste

   - 2 tablespoons oil

5. Sambal Balado (Spicy Chili Paste):

   - 10-12 red chili peppers, seeded and sliced

   - 3 shallots, chopped

   - 3 cloves garlic, minced

   - 2 tomatoes, chopped

   - 1 tablespoon tamarind paste

   - 1 teaspoon sugar

   - Salt, to taste

   - Oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the side dishes:

   - For Beef Rendang: In a large pot, heat oil and sauté the beef chunks until browned. Add coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, cinnamon stick, and salt. Simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened.

   - For Ayam Goreng: Marinate chicken pieces with turmeric powder, coriander powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

   - For Sayur Nangka: In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and red chilies until fragrant. Add young jackfruit pieces, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and coconut milk. Simmer until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce thickens.

   - For Sambal Balado: Blend chili peppers, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes into a paste. Heat oil in a pan and fry the paste until fragrant. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens.

2. Prepare steamed rice: Cook jasmine rice or any long-grain rice according to package instructions.

3. Serve Nasi Padang: Arrange steamed rice on a plate and serve with Beef Rendang, Ayam Goreng, Sayur Nangka, Sambal Balado, and other condiments like kerupuk, sliced cucumber, and lime wedges.

4. Enjoy your homemade Nasi Padang!

Note: Nasi Padang can be customized based on personal preference and availability of ingredients. Feel free to adjust the spice level and flavors of the side dishes according to your taste.