Rijsttafel is a Dutch word, which can be translated to ‘Rice table’. Indonesian Rijsttafel is basically boiled rice which is served with a lot of different side dishes. I love this concept because it is possible to make it the exact way you like. The only limit is your imagination.
Personally, I normal make some chicken curry sauce and prepare 5-7 side dished, typically only healthy stuff like vegetables, fruit, nuts and similar. Together with boiled rice (white or brown) this is a delicious dinner I bet both you and your family will love.
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This dish is easy to prepare which is why I use it on a regular basis. I have also served this dinner for guests with great success. I seems that people, and especially kids, find it funny to sit a table and put together their own dish from the many different choices. If you make sure to leave out all the greasy and fried stuff this can both be a very healthy and tasteful dinner.
In this recipe, I have made a Nordic-style chicken curry sauce, which I served with cubed apples, pineapples, red pepper, peanuts, raisins, banana, grated coconut and of course boiled rice.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken fillet (cut in strips)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp chicken stock powder
- 2-3 tsp curry
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 dl milk
- Corn flour (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp Oil (for frying)
- Boiled rice
Ideas for delicious toppings:
- Banana (sliced)
- Apple (diced)
- Pineapples (diced)
- Resins
- Tangerines (diced)
- Peanuts
- Coconut (grated)
- Mango chutney
- Peber (diced)
- Peas
- Corn
- Bamboo shoots
- Bean sprouts
Instructions
- Heat up a little oil or butter in a saucepan and add the curry paste. Stir well.
- Add the diced onions and fry until they are softened.
- Add the chicken strips and fry them till they are approximately 90% done.
- Add the coconut milk, milk and the chicken stock. Let is simmer for about 10-15 minutes (Use this time to prepare the side dishes).
- Use the corn flour to thicken the sauce as you like it and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Notes
Evelin
This has nothing Indonesian. Have a look here:
Here is something about rijsttafel:
https://thecookscook.com/features/rijsttafel-dutch-indonesian-rice-table/
Here are some recipes of what could be served at a rijsttafel:
http://thingsasian.com/story/rijsttafel-crown-jewel-indonesian-cuisine
And here is a site with Indonesian food with great recipes:
https://pisangsusu.com/about-pisang-susu/
Have fun!
Regards,
Evelin
Roy
This may not be authentic indonesian but it was a very popular dish in the US in the 1960s or so. It's listed as Rice Table in the Joy of Cooking (6th edition). I recall my mom serving a chicken curry and rice with small bowls of raisins, grated coconut, diced cucmber, peanuts and Major Grey's chutney. Thanks for the recipe.
Kim Nielsen
You are very welcome :-)
Pippin karayan
We make a potato lentil curry with 21 bowls (“bois”) of diced fruits, nuts, and vegetables like celery, cucumbers, peanuts, bananas, olives, walnuts, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, chutney, yoghurt, bell peppers, tomatoes, candied ginger, dates, pineapple, apples, and the like
Lacey
I had this in London in 1969 and loved it! I think my grandchildren would enjoy choosing their toppings. It's a fun dish to eat and to serve!
Shane
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have looked for it for years. My mother made this when I was young and it was my favorite. You are so great to have published this. It's amazing!!!!
Kim Nielsen
You are welcome. I just happy that you can use my recipe for Nordic Chicken Curry. Regards Kim (NordicFoodLiving.com)
Sara
Definitely something we love in Denmark ❤️😝🇩🇰