Malaysia's national dish.
History
Nasi lemak is Malaysia's national dish. 'Lemak' means rich, from the coconut cream in which the rice is cooked. It started as a farmer's breakfast wrapped in banana leaf.
Why it exists
Coconut rice with sambal, anchovies and egg is cheap, filling and tasty.
Ingredients
- Rice
- Coconut milk
- Pandan leaf
- Sambal
- Fried anchovies
- Peanuts
- Cucumber
- Boiled egg
How it's made
- Cook rice with coconut milk, pandan and salt
- Make sambal with chilli, shallots and tamarind
- Fry anchovies and peanuts until crisp
- Plate rice with sambal, anchovies, egg and cucumber
- Wrap in banana leaf
how to eat it
Serve & eat
Breakfast, wrapped in banana leaf.
Ratings & notes
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