Home cooking attempt — Chicken Rice from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Chicken Rice from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting coconut milk right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The deeply umami from prawn paste result was rewarding once I got it right.

the cuisine blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan traditions in a unique fusion. I served it with bandung rose milk drink as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Chicken Rice yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.