Clean turmeric (skin off) grates it and mix with 3 TB water. Squeeze the juice. Set a side.

Blend in food processor: shallots, garlic, salt, coconut milk (3TB), and turmeric juice (if use turmeric instant add later).

Wash rice for several times

Put rice in rice cooker add the remaining coconut milk and water according to the measurement – just add a bit more water than the usual)

Put bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, and the mixture, add more turmeric to get the yellow color if needed.

Mix them well with the rice

Turn on the rice cooker

Gently stir after 25 minutes.

When ready stir again