Nasi Uduk

Nasi Uduk is a Betawi style rice cooked in coconut milk. The rice is soaked in coconut milk instead of water, along with spices such as Indonesian bay leaf, greater galangal, ginger, and lemongrass to add aroma. The coconut milk and spices imparts a rich taste to the rice.


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FOOD SCORE

Deliciousness 2
Popularity 2
Ingredients 2
Hygiene 1.5
Cost 2

Location Shooting
Depok, West Java, Indonesia

Did You Know?

Here are some known facts about this food – what it is, what’s inside, and what makes it the best.

Fact 1: What This Food Is
Nasi Uduk is a Betawi style rice cooked in coconut milk. The rice is soaked in coconut milk instead of water, along with spices such as Indonesian bay leaf, greater galangal, ginger, and lemongrass to add aroma. The coconut milk and spices imparts a rich taste to the rice.

Fact 2: What’s Inside the Food
Authentic uduk rice is made using Jasmine rice, however, any white rice works well too. The rice needs to steam then let it soaked in the boiled coconut milk until it is half cooked.

Fact 3: What Makes the Food Best
Because of its aroma and traditional cooking style Nasi Uduk is one of the most well-known street foods. Fried shallots are sprinkled on top before serving along with other side dishes.

Original Name of the Food
Mie Dok Dok

Place of Origin: Indonesia
Region or State: Java

Associated National Cuisine
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

Known Variants
Nasi Uduk, Nasi Lemak

Behind the Scenes

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Nasrul has been setting new standards as an author, photographer, editor, educator, and art director for nearly two decades. Currently Dean of the Department of Art and Photography, and Language and Linguistics at Light & Composition University, Before founding the Light & Composition University, from 2000 to 2007, Nasrul made 4 documentaries, 35 animated commercials, and more than one hundred high-end corporate websites.

Technical Details

Camera:
DJI Osmo Pocket
DJI Osmo Pocket 2
DJI Spark
DJI Mini 2
Insta360 GO 2
Nikon Z50
Nikon Z7

Hardware:
Apple MacBook Pro M1

Software:
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Apple Motion
Apple Compressor
Insta360 Studio 2021

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