Malaysian Nasi Lemak

INGREDIENTS

• For the rice:
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• salt to taste
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 cups long grain rice, rinsed and drained
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• For the garnish:
• 4 eggs
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup oil for frying
• 1 cup raw peanuts
• 1 (4 ounce) package white anchovies, washed
• For the sauce:
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chile paste
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 cup tamarind juice