Spicy Rice with Chicken

Name: Spicy Rice with Chicken (Nasi Bokhari)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 whole fresh chicken (about 1 kg/2 lbs), cut into serving pieces; 2 cups (400 g) uncooked long-grain rice (preferably Basmati rice), rinsed and drained; 2 cups (400 g) uncooked long-grain rice (preferably Basmati rice), rinsed and drained; 2 cloves; 2 cardamom pods, husks discarded; 2 star anise pods; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon white poppy seeds (optional); 6 almonds, chopped; 2 shallots, peeled and halved; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 2½ cm (1 in) ginger, sliced; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 1 tablespoon ghee or butter; 1 tablespoon ghee or butter; ½ cinnamon stick (2 cm/¾ in); 1 clove; 1 star anise pod; 1 cardamom pod; 2 tablespoons evaporated milk or thick coconut milk; 2 tablespoons evaporated milk or thick coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup (75 g) raisins; 3 tablespoons Fried Shallots

Nasi Bokhari

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 45

Appears in

The Food of Malaysia

By Wendy Hutton

Published 2022

About

Arab and Indian influences are evident in this richly flavoured rice, similar to a pilau or biryani. It is particularly popular in the northeastern states of Peninsular Malaysia.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup (125 ml) evaporated milk or

Asia
Malaysia
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Prepare the Cucumber and Pineapple Achar by following the instructions.
Grind all the Spice Paste ingredients, then mix the Spice Paste with the tomato paste, milk, lime juice and salt. Coat the chicken pieces with this mixture and marinate overnight in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
Heat the ghee or butter in a