 A plate of nasi kari | |
| Alternative names | Nasi gulai |
|---|---|
| Type | Curry, rice dish |
| Course | Main dish |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Sumatra and Java |
| Associated cuisine | Maritime Southeast Asia |
| Main ingredients | Rice and curry |
Nasi kari (lit. 'curry rice') is an Indonesian rice dish from Acehnese, Minangkabau and Malay as well as Javanese cuisine. This rice dish is popular in Sumatra and Java,[1][2] Indonesia.
Nasi kari comprises the following:
- Steamed rice, ketupat or lontong.
- Curry, it can be rendang,[3][4] gulai,[5] opor ayam,[6] gudeg,[7] chicken curry,[8] mutton curry, goat curry, shrimp curry or fish head curry.
- Sambal, spicy sauce or paste.
- Acar, traditional vegetable pickles.
- Bawang goreng, deep fried shallots.
