Recipe(tried): Yellow Rice (Indonesian Nasi Kuning)

yellow rice (indonesian nasi kuning)

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, washed thoroughly
5cm (2in) fresh turmeric, peeled and scraped
(or 2 t. turmeric powder)
375ml(1 1/2 cups) coconut milk
125 ml (1/2 cup chicken stock
1salam leaf (omit it if not found)
1 pandon leaf, tie in a knot (screwpine leaf, should be found in most asian grocers.)
1 stem lemon grass, bruised
2cm (3/4 in) galangal, peeled and sliced
(double the amount if dried ones are used.)
2 t. salt

drain the rice in a sieve or colander.
put the fresh turmeric in a blender with 60ml (1/4cup) water and process until fine.
strain through a sieve, pushing to extract all the juice. measure 2 T. of juice and discard the rest. if fresh turmeric isn't available, mis 2 t. turmeric powder with 2 T. water.
put rice, turmeric and all other ingredients in a heavy saucepan. cover and bring to the boil over moderate heat. stir. lower heat to the minimum and cook until the rice is done. (I use a automatic rice cooker. if you have one, just follow the instruction.)
remove all leaves and galangal before serving. press into a cone shape (traditionally) in a conical sieve, if desired.