Nasi Lemak
HalalFragrant coconut rice where grains are simmered in a rich santan emulsion infused with pandan leaf, served with fiery sambal belacan, fried anchovies, roasted peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber. The banana leaf wrapping acts as a steaming chamber, imparting a subtle herbaceous aroma. Malaysia's undisputed national dish, eaten from dawn to midnight.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
45 min
Ingredients
- coconut milk
- pandan leaf
- rice
- anchovies
- peanuts
- egg
- cucumber
- sambal
Variations
- nasi lemak bungkus
- nasi lemak kukus
- nasi lemak royale
Did You Know
Nasi lemak is Malaysia's unofficial national dish, eaten at any time of day. The name literally means 'rich rice', referring to the creaminess from coconut milk.
Nutrition Facts
1 plate (350g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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