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Traditional Tumpeng Nasi Kuning: Authentic Indonesian Celebration Rice Cone Recipe
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Traditional Tumpeng Nasi Kuning: Authentic Indonesian Celebration Rice Cone Recipe
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Traditional Tumpeng Nasi Kuning: Authentic Indonesian Celebration Rice Cone Recipe

Learn how to prepare a beautiful and delicious Tumpeng Nasi Kuning, a traditional Indonesian yellow rice cone dish often served during celebrations. This recipe guides you through making aromatic turmeric rice and assembling it with classic side dishes like fried chicken, spiced eggs, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any festive occasion.
#Tumpeng
#Nasi Kuning
#Indonesian Recipe
#Celebration Food
#Rice Dish
#Festive Meal
#Traditional Cooking
#Easy Indonesian
The iconic yellow rice cone, Tumpeng Nasi Kuning
The iconic yellow rice cone, Tumpeng Nasi Kuning

Recipe Information

30m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
Indonesian
Indonesian
Nutrition (per serving)
650
Calories
35g
Protein
80g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Tumpeng fully assembled with all side dishes
Tumpeng fully assembled with all side dishes

Ingredients

  • Jasmine Rice
    (Washed and drained)

    4 cups

  • Coconut Milk
    (Thick)

    800 ml
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  • Turmeric
    (Ground)

    2 teaspoons

  • Lemongrass
    (Bruised)

    2 stalks

  • Bay Leaves

    3 leaves

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng)
    (Prepared separately)

    4 pieces
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  • Spiced Eggs (Telur Balado)
    (Boiled and spiced)

    4 eggs

  • Vegetable Salad (Urap Sayur)
    (With grated coconut dressing)

    1 serving

  • Crispy Tempeh (Tempeh Orek)
    (Fried with sweet soy sauce)

    150 grams
Servings: 6
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Close-up of the vibrant side dishes surrounding the rice
Close-up of the vibrant side dishes surrounding the rice

Instructions

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  • 1

    Combine washed rice, coconut milk, ground turmeric, bruised lemongrass, bay leaves, and salt in a rice cooker. Cook until the rice is fluffy and yellow.
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    Combine washed rice, coconut milk, ground turmeric, bruised lemongrass, bay leaves, and salt in a rice cooker. Cook until the rice is fluffy and yellow.
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    Ensure rice is thoroughly washed for best texture.
  • 2

    While the rice cooks, prepare your chosen side dishes: fry the chicken, boil and spice the eggs, make the vegetable salad, and fry the tempeh.
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    While the rice cooks, prepare your chosen side dishes: fry the chicken, boil and spice the eggs, make the vegetable salad, and fry the tempeh.
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    Batch cooking side dishes saves time.
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  • 3

    Once the yellow rice is cooked, pack it tightly into a cone-shaped mold. Unmold the rice cone carefully onto the center of a large serving platter.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Once the yellow rice is cooked, pack it tightly into a cone-shaped mold. Unmold the rice cone carefully onto the center of a large serving platter.
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    Use a bit of oil or water in the mold to prevent sticking.
  • 4

    Artistically arrange the prepared side dishes around the base of the Tumpeng rice cone, ensuring a vibrant and appealing presentation.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Artistically arrange the prepared side dishes around the base of the Tumpeng rice cone, ensuring a vibrant and appealing presentation.
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    Balance colors and textures for a beautiful display.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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