Malaysian Cuisine

Malaysian Coconut Rice with Egg

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Fragrant coconut rice topped with a fried egg and a spoon of chilli, the heart of any nasi lemak plate. Cheap, filling and meat-free.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.22

Approx £4.86 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Malaysian Coconut Rice with Egg

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Rinse the rice, then cook it with the coconut milk and a mugful of water in a covered pan over a low heat for 12-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Rest with the lid on.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile make the chilli: fry the finely chopped onion, garlic and chillies in the oil for 4 minutes, then stir in the tomato puree and sugar with a splash of water and cook to a thick sambal.
  3. 3
    Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs to your liking, keeping the yolks soft if you like.
  4. 4
    Fluff the coconut rice and divide between plates.
  5. 5
    Top each with a fried egg, a spoon of the chilli sambal and a few slices of cucumber.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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