What is Nasi Tomato
Nasi Tomato, or tomato rice, is a Malay rice dishes that is commonly found at Malay stalls and Malay night markets or pasar malam. Tomato rice is also served at Malay weddings. To prepare it, one should use long-grain rice or Basmati rice, as this type of rice lends itself better to tomato rice. The orange color of the rice comes from tomato paste. To complete the nasi tomato dish, serve served with fried chicken or chicken in dry gravy, and garnished with slivers of cucumber.
Tomato Rice is not unique to the Malays. Indians, locally, as well as those in India, also serve a rice dish by the same name. The ingredients are also similar.
Ingredients of Nasi Tomato
long grain rice or Basmati rice
tomato paste / canned tomato soup / tomato puree / ketchup
ghee
cardamons
clove
star anise
ginger
onion
garlic
screwpine leaves (pandan, optional)
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Nasi Tomato
Where to find Nasi Tomato
Nasi Tomato is available at the following locations in Penang:
Bayan Baru Night Market (every Thursday evening)
Jalan Mahkamah Night Market, (every Saturday evening)
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