Uncle Roger and Auntie Liz Cooking Nasi Lemak

Introduction

• Uncle Roger introduces Auntie Liz and the dish: Nasi Lemak, Malaysia's national dish.
• Announcement from Auntie Liz: she is starting a Kickstarter project to fund a new site for her business, Meimei.
• Encouragement to check out the fundraising page after watching the video.

Cooking Segment

Fried Chicken

• Marinating the Chicken:
  • Use chicken thighs, not breast (moisture).
  • Ingredients for marinade:
    • Galangal
    • Lemongrass
    • Curry leaves
    • Secret spice blend (includes cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, white pepper, salt).
• Suggestion to marinate for several hours or overnight.

Making Sambal

• Ingredients for Sambal:

  • Dried chili, red chili, fresh chilies.
  • Candlenuts or macadamia nuts (as substitutes).

• Combine with shallots, garlic, Malaysian palm sugar (gula melaka), and tamarind for sourness.

• Preparation:

  • Toast shrimp paste over heat.
  • Blend ingredients in a Thermomix (instead of using traditional mortar and pestle).

Frying Anchovies and Peanuts

• Fry peanuts and anchovies to add texture to Nasi Lemak.
• Explaining frying techniques and importance of oil temperature.

Presentation

• Use of Banana Leaves:
  • Important for authenticity, can sometimes be difficult to find in the UK.
• Plating the Nasi Lemak:
  • Using warm rice wrapped in banana leaf for flavor.
  • Adding fried chicken, sambal, peanuts, cucumber, and a hard-boiled egg.

Final Thoughts

• Uncle Roger approves of the Nasi Lemak presentation but suggests more batter for the fried chicken.

• Closing Comments:

  • Reminder to support Auntie Liz's Kickstarter for Nasi Lemak.

• References to humor about relationships and cooking experiences.

Key Takeaways

• Authenticity in cooking involves using quality ingredients and traditional methods.
• The importance of texture and flavor in Malaysian cuisine.
• Community support for local businesses through crowdfunding.

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