Nasi Ulam Nyonya | Peranakan Rice Salad [Nyonya Cooking]
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'Nasi Ulam' refers to a rice salad which uses local herbs and vegetables as the main ingredients. While there is a variety of nasi ulam across Indonesia, Malaysia and Southern Thailand, Nasi Ulam Nyonya offers the typical 'peranakan' flavours as its name suggests.
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The term "nasi ulam" literally translates to rice and salad. Having a variety of local vegetables and herbs as its main ingredients and tossed with rice, nasi ulam is exactly what its name suggests. However, unlike western salads, ulam is sometimes cooked using the grilling, boiling or steaming method and is often served with [sambal belacan](www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes...) to enhance its taste. Turmeric, basil leaves and winged beans are some of the vegetables which are categorized as ulam.
There are many different types of nasi ulam in Indonesia, Malaysia and even southern Thailand with each showcasing its specialty. Nasi ulam Nyonya represents the combination of the Malay and Chinese cultures in one dish. Like the other varieties, this Nyonya rice salad is also served together with [sambal belacan](www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes.... The preparation can be quite tedious as each detail needs to be looked into to make it balanced and flavourful.
Basmati rice vs Jasmine rice
The best type of rice to use when preparing Nasi Ulam Nyonya is the long grain rice. Therefore, Jasmine rice is the more popular selection as it has a good amount of starch which allows the ingredients to bind with the grains. If you prefer rice with longer and thinner grains, Basmati rice would be the better choice although it is less moist and sticky.
Substitutes of fresh leafy herbs
The fresh leafy herbs used in this recipe are widely available in Southeast Asia. Each of them not only contributes a unique flavour but also makes the dish typically peranakan. Besides that, the locals believe in the great health benefits of these herbs. Most of these herbs, frozen or fresh, should be available at the local Asian grocers or markets. If you are unable to obtain some of them, feel free to substitute with other herbs such as coriander, sweet basil, penny wort or betel leaves. Ginger torch flower may be the toughest ingredient to find abroad. If unable to do so, try your luck at Japanese grocers and look for Myoga ginger.
Slice ingredients finely
While some ingredients may be tough and uncomfortable to chew, there are also others which deliver a very strong taste which many may find disturbing. For example, lemon grass is quite hard and tough, hence it needs to be chopped very finely to ensure it is easily ingested and to create a balanced taste in the dish.
Cook rice in advance
This peranakan rice salad is widely known for its distinctive flavours and deliciousness. Since it is served at room temperature, feel free to cook the rice and prep the ingredients a day before serving. It would be ideal for a party if you are rushed for time. In fact, Nasi Ulam Nyonya is a specialty to the Peranakan community during celebratory events such as birthday or weddings.
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thanks for promoting malaysia and Singapore recipe to world
I am so happy to have found your channel! I am german but I have lived in Singapore for 6 months.. now I am back in Germany and I miss the singaporean/malaysian food sooooo much
fantastic teaching! Will try myself.
tried myself. Yes ! Your guidance works. Thanks
that looks good 😋
Great now im hungry 😍😂
Yammy looking. I like your Cooking so Much. Rice salad.
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :D
Thanks for this recipe! I’ll go and explore our Asian grocery stores for the ingredients. Great that this can be mostly prepared ahead too 😀
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
That's true. Have fun exploring the Asian grocery stores and do upload a photo once you've recreated the dish!
Mmmmmm... That looks like fish bryani. That taste so delicious and flavorful dish!! Great recipe!! See u anytime!!
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Haha, it doesn't taste like briyani though. Do give the recipe a try!
@kennyrogers803
5 жыл бұрын
Nyonya Cooking Thanks. Have a wonderful day too!
@Deeroy89
5 жыл бұрын
This rice originates from Kelantan. How in the world does it end up as Nyonya Rice? I can still understand if rendang etc is regarded as nyonya food cos theres here is that historical influence but Nasi Kerabu? Thats just like calling Bak Chang a malay food just becos malays do eat it n enjoy it. I support inter racial sharing of food but lets not claim other races food as ours please! Wonder what Chef Wan would say abt this!!
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Dear Deeroy89, As mentioned in the video and on our website, there are many variations of Nasi Ulam. This combination of nasi ulam is the Peranakan version and you are right, it is influenced by the Malay culture. You can read more about it here: www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya and www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352618116300427 With regards to rendang regarded as Nyonya food, to be honest, I have never seen a Nyonya version of rendang. We have rendang on our website and channel because "Nyonya Cooking" offers "Recipes of Southeast Asia’s most delicious food!". For example, Mamak Fish Head curry was just released a few weeks ago. That does not mean it is a Peranakan version of Mamak Fish Head curry. Our platform is called "Nyonya Cooking" because it first referred to me. The Nyonya who is cooking. www.nyonyacooking.com/about We also enjoy the association of Nyonyas who are closely related to the kitchen. Throughout our journey, we have always stood by knowledge sharing and never wanting to claim others' cuisines. It does not work that way. Unless our research is inaccurate, we hope for you to share it with us here. Thank you.
I love ur cooking 🧑🍳 ❤
Looks brilliant and must be very tasty for all the ingredients!🌟😋😋
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
It is :D
This looked so good! Thanks Grace!
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew ,)
we dont use that blue flower to colour the rice grains blue?
Some of the herbs seem hard to find ie the turmeric leaf and wild pepper leaves. Can we 'leaf' them out of the recipe if so?
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
kintri hehe yes of course. Please check www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya for some recommended substitute.
Hi Grace! Thanks for the great recipe! I'm a fellow Malaysian also in Germany, and I have to ask: where do you get bunga kantan/torch ginger flower here in Germany? Plus this one looks fresh and beautiful unlike the one you used last (I believe it was for asam pedas). I really miss the flavour of bunga kantan :(
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
I brought it from malaysia during my recent trip :) The last one was a frozen bunga kantan which was also from Malaysia. Unfortunately, you can't find it here....
@arifizzudin9466
5 жыл бұрын
Nyonya Cooking it's almost serendipitous that my aunt just arrived here and somehow brought bunga kantan so I just made this dish! I had to substitute the seafood since I was also cooking for a German audience; I found out that crumbling and mixing a chicken stock cube with the toasted coconut added some needed saltiness and umami without the pungent smell and it turned out great! Thanks grace for the great recipe! I miss these fresh herbal flavours that are so rare to find here. Keep up the great work!
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to read this, Arif!! Good job on the substitute. :D Do share with us a food snap on the website if you have the time. That would mean a lot!! Have a wonderful weekend!
How much rice do we use with this recipe? Its not mentioned in the list of ingredients :D
I've had rice salads before so that would be something I'd like. I noticed you took care not to handle the turmeric with your fingers so that they wouldn't get stained yellow or orange, good move.
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
That's right. I was afraid that I'd stain my fingers. Turmerics can be really nasty!
The recipe did not say now many cups of uncooked rice. Could u let me know. Thanks
Do you cook the tumeric, lemongrass, galangal & longbeans before slicing?
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Nope, they are all raw. You can refer to the step by step on the website and print out the recipe as a reference :) www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya
Nyonya version is without sambal belacan?
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Hm...nasi ulam is served with sambal belacan, as we've stated in the recipe :) www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya~rJsrVbUV7 You can refer to the sambal belacan recipe on the site too!
What is a wild pepper leaf. Where can you get it.
@angelasidney6912
3 жыл бұрын
Is wild bitternut leaf , Malay calls duan kadok. If in Australia Can gets it from Vietnamese grocery shop . Or in Malaysia can get from pasar the one sell ulam
just find out the kerisik in the market, so no need to fry the coconut.
Do u ve recipe on how to make fish ball
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Hey, thank for your questions. You can find all the recipes on www.nyonyacooking.com and if you have a request, please do submit it on our website!
@CringeGirl2023
5 жыл бұрын
Nyonya Cooking thank you
Wanna try it but not possible to find half of the ingredients 😭
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Where are you located? I've spent some time to list down some substitutes which you might be able to find in the country you are living in. Check it out here: www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya~rJsrVbUV7
@sookwilson1077
5 жыл бұрын
Thx For your reply. I cannot find pink flower, Vietnamise coriander, White peper flower in southern carlifornia . Many years ago, I tried to cook belacan with kangkong. My neighbors thought there's a dead body in the building ! 😂 So I never cook belacan since then ! I think the smell will Stay in my carpet. So I don't think I want to risk frying salted fish or dried shrimp 😣 . I Have to wait untill I return to places Where I Can order this yummy dish
Sorry my mistake...i mean this is Basi Ulam NOT nasi kerabu. But NOT nyinya Nasu Ulam...it is just NASI ULAM. Dont get me wrong Grace ..i love ur channel n ur cooking, jyst dont like to hear it being wrongly named. Unless of course by Nyonya u mean Malaysia!
@nyonyacooking
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment and the support you have for us thus far! :) In this case, Nyonya Nasi Ulam does exist. We too don't mean to claim any of these recipes. We strongly believe in presenting facts! There are many types of Nasi Ulam available in Malaysia, Southern Thailand and also Indonesia. I believe there are different ingredient combinations for each dish. More here www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/nasi-ulam-nyonya If our research is wrong, we certainly do not mind correcting it. Cheers.
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