Practical Orange Leaf Rice Recipe for Everyday Menu

Author: Umi

Hello! Who here is a big fan of rice with its tempting fragrant aroma? Well, this time we will discuss it Lime leaf rice recipe which will definitely make your food more special. This recipe is really suitable to serve at family events, casual lunches, or even for lunch. Come on, let’s start by understanding why lime leaf rice is so special.

Why Choose Orange Leaf Rice?

Lime leaf rice has a unique taste. The fresh and fragrant aroma of orange leaves will whet your appetite. Plus, the manufacturing process is really easy, and the ingredients are simple. Apart from providing a fragrant aroma, orange leaves also have health benefits, you know. Orange leaves are rich in antioxidants which help fight free radicals in the body. Apart from that, the aroma of orange leaves can also have a relaxing effect.

Required Ingredients

To make fragrant and delicious lime leaf rice, here are the ingredients you need to prepare:

Main Ingredients:

Additional Seasonings:

• 5 lime leaves, thinly sliced

• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

• 2 red onions, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon of Sasa Chicken Extract Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil or margarine

Steps to Make Orange Leaf Rice

1. This recipe is very easy to follow. Make sure you prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking, OK!

2. The first step, wash the rice until it is clean. This process is important to remove impurities and make the rice fluffier.

3. Heat cooking oil or margarine in a frying pan. Saute the shallots, garlic and lemongrass until fragrant. After that, add the sliced ​​lime leaves and stir well.

4. Add liquid coconut milk sauce to the stir-fried spices, then pour in the water. Mix well. Add Chicken Extract Seasoning Sauce, salt and sugar. Adjust the taste according to taste.

5. Pour the coconut milk spice mixture into the rice cooker pan. Add the rice that has been washed earlier. Stir gently so that the spices mix evenly with the rice.

6. Cook rice in a rice cooker until cooked. Once cooked, let the rice sit for 10 minutes so that the flavors are better absorbed.

Tips for Making Orange Leaf Rice More Delicious

To make your lime leaf rice even more perfect, follow these tips:

1. Use Fresh Orange Leaves: Make sure the orange leaves you use are still fresh so that they have maximum aroma.

2. Stir Before Serving: Once the rice is cooked, stir gently so that the spices are evenly distributed.

3. Add Toppings: You can add fried onions, sliced ​​chilies, or shredded fried chicken as toppings.

Menu variations with Orange Leaf Rice

This lime leaf rice is very flexible and can be combined with various side dishes. Here are some side dish ideas:

1. Serundeng Fried Chicken The combination of lime leaf rice with serundeng fried chicken will create an extraordinary harmony of taste.

2. Grilled Fish Grilled fish with soy sauce or chili sauce is really suitable to accompany lime leaf rice.

3. Fried Tofu and Tempeh This simple menu is still delicious because the lime leaf rice already has a strong and aromatic taste.

4. Sate Lilit Want something different? Try combining lime leaf rice with Balinese traditional satay lilit.

That’s an easy and delicious lime leaf rice recipe that you can make at home. Good luck!

Atsarina Luthfiyyah (Senior Editor)

Has educational experience in the fields of Culinary and Journalism. His hobbies are writing, traveling and cooking. Masters in Communication Sciences at Gadjah Mada University
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