rice dishes – Herb and Lime

Gyudon: Japanese Beef Rice Bowls

October 13, 2026 by Paul

Finished gyudon bowl: simmered thin beef and translucent onions over steamed white rice, topped with pickled red ginger and sliced scallions

Gyudon is Japan’s beloved beef rice bowl: thin beef and onions simmered in a sweet-savory dashi broth over hot rice. One pan, 25 minutes, serious comfort.

Nasi Lemak: Coconut Rice with Sambal and Anchovies

October 12, 2026 by Paul

Overhead nasi lemak on a banana leaf: a molded mound of coconut rice, a spoonful of deep brick-red sambal, crispy fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, halved boiled eggs with jammy yolks, and cucumber slices

Malaysia’s national dish: coconut rice with homemade sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber — ratios and visual cues to get it right.