Exotic Rice Cookery Demo Jan 7 2017

Here at Outreach, we are all foodies and we love cooking and sharing recipes, especially when we get to use local herbs in our recipes. So we have great news for all our cookery friends! Two of our members, Ambi and Parudah have agreed to demonstrate two different kinds of special and colourful rice recipes for the coming festive period.

(Suggested simple serving)

First up, Paruda will be demonstrating her much-loved Lemuni Rice. Made with the leaves of purple Lemuni or Lengundi (Vitex trifolia var Linn), Lemuni Rice is delicious with both simple nasi lemak-type ingredients or rich curries and sambals. 

The use of lemuni leaves in rice cookery is particularly well-known in the northern and eastern coastal states of Malaysia. The juice from the leaves are said to be good for various medicinal purposes. There is also a white variety, which is often eaten raw with simple sambal belacan or other condiments as ulam (Malaysian-style salad).

(Simple pilau rice)

Next, Ambi will show you how to cook a simple but very fragrant pilau (also spelt pilaf) to wow your relatives and friends during your festive feasts. 

A pilau is basically rice cooked in stock or broth with herbs, spices and some vegetables. It's great as a compliment to richer dishes but it's also lovely with dishes that have a strong taste profile like sambals. 

The demonstrations are open to everyone and will include a tasting session with herb tea made with herbs from our own Outreach garden.

Date : Saturday Jan 14 2017

Time : 10am - 12noon

Members - RM18.00 per person

Non-members - RM20.00 per person

Please book early to avoid disappointment as our cookery demonstrations and tasting sessions are usually very popular and places are limited.