How to Make Pulut Kuning with Chicken Rendang (Easy Recipe)

Pulut Kuning is a traditional Malaysian yellow sticky rice dish made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and turmeric, often served during festivals, birthdays, and special occasions. Paired with chicken rendang, it creates a rich and satisfying meal that’s perfect for celebrations.

With ready-to-eat chicken rendang, you can enjoy this festive combination at home without long preparation. The chicken rendang is fully cooked with chicken, coconut milk, dried chillies, onion, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices, giving you rich, well-rounded flavour in every bite.

Ingredients

Pulut Kuning (Yellow Sticky Rice)

  • 2 cups glutinous rice, washed and soaked for 3 hours
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1–2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot

Chicken Rendang

  • 1 pack ready-to-eat chicken rendang
    (Already cooked with chicken, coconut milk, dried chillies, onion, garlic, ginger, and aromatic spices)

How to Make Pulut Kuning

  1. Drain the soaked glutinous rice and place it in a steamer.
  2. Mix coconut milk, turmeric powder, and salt. Pour evenly over the rice.
  3. Add pandan leaves on top for aroma.
  4. Steam over medium heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  5. Once the rice is sticky, fragrant, and fully cooked, remove pandan leaves.

🍗 How to Prepare the Chicken Rendang

  1. Heat the ready-to-eat chicken rendang in a pan or microwave until warm.
  2. Stir gently to ensure the sauce is evenly heated.
  3. Serve alongside the pulut kuning.

✅ No extra seasoning or coconut milk is needed—the rendang is fully cooked and packed with flavour.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Plate the pulut kuning and serve chicken rendang on the side or on top.
  • Garnish with sliced hard-boiled eggs, cucumber slices, or fried shallots (optional).
  • Perfect for festive gatherings, family celebrations, or special meals.

🔥 Tips for Best Results

  • Soak glutinous rice thoroughly for soft, sticky texture.
  • Stir gently during steaming to avoid uneven cooking.
  • Reheat chicken rendang gently to maintain rich, creamy sauce.

⭐ Why This Combination Works

The fragrant, coconutty pulut kuning complements the rich, aromatic chicken rendang, creating a perfect balance of flavour and texture. Using ready-to-eat chicken rendang simplifies preparation while maintaining authentic festive Malaysian taste.

✨ Celebrate tradition at home.Enjoy pulut kuning with chicken rendang anytime simple, festive, and full of flavour.

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