Indonesian fragrant, rich and savoury coconut rice from Jambi and Palembang
Nasi gemuk
Course
Main
Place of origin
Indonesia
Region or state
Jambi and Palembang
Main ingredients
Rice cooked in coconut milk served with egg, anchovy, tempeh, peanuts, and cucumber,
Other information
Usually served for breakfast
Media: Nasi gemuk
Nasi gemuk is a rice dish cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaf which is one of typical dish of Jambi and Palembang, Indonesia.[1][2][3] Aromatic spices used include lemongrass and daun salam (Indonesian bay leaf).[4]
This food can be found throughout the province of Jambi and also in the city of Palembang.[5]Nasi gemuk is usually served as a breakfast fare.
Among the people of Jambi, this dish is usually served for special celebrations, for example at thanksgiving celebrations that mark the khataman or the completion of the Quran recitation.[6][5]
In the city of Palembang, nasi gemuk is also commonly found as a local variation of the coconut milk rice dish. Along with nasi minyak, burgo, and lakso, this savory rice dish is also often served for breakfast.[7]
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^Akhmal, Gilang Khuatul. "Resep Nasi Gemuk Khas Jambi, Aroma Rempahnya Sedap!". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-09-19.
^"Nasi Gemuk, Nasi Uduk khas Jambi". Ensiklopedia Indonesia (in Indonesian). 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
^Aisyah, Yuhharani (2021-08-08). "Resep Nasi Gemuk Khas Jambi, Nasi Gurih untuk Sarapan". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-09-07.
^ abTriansyah, Yandi (17 July 2020). "Asal Usul Nasi Gemuk, Ternyata Hidangan Sakral di Palembang Kelas Hotel Bintang 5 Untuk Perayaan Ini". Sripoku.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-09-20.
^Amalia, Lita. "Gurihnya Nasi Gemuk Khas Jambi, Yuk Bikin!". detiksumut (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-09-07.
^Aisyah, Yuharrani (2021-04-06). "Resep Nasi Lemak dan Malbi Daging Sapi Khas Palembang buat Sarapan". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-09-07.
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