My breakfast this morning–Nasi Lemak or Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice.
Nasi Lemak is the de-facto national dish of Malaysia. Nasi Lemak is usually served in the morning as breakfast. The toppings include anchovies sambal, hard-boiled eggs, fried fish and shrimp. Other common toppings include roasted peanuts and cucumber slices.
This pack of banana leaf-wrapped Nasi Lemak is fiery and very delicious–probably one of the best you can find in Penang. It’s available at Sri Weld Hawker Center at Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang. By the way, Georgetown has just been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site; other than lip-smackingly great food, there are lots of heritage buildings and hidden treasures in the city of Georgetown…
Too far away from Penang? Try my Nasi Lemak recipe here.
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This looks so delicious and is one of my favorites. I’ve only had my mom’s special version since she tones down the heat for me! I’m such a wimp. No one in my family knows where I come from :)
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Oh, that’s just gorgeous! Such generosity too - a prawn! The ones I eat tend to only have the sambal and egg and cucumber. Oh, and the peanuts and ikan bilis, of course!
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Ooooh….my all time favourite! Something truly Malaysian!
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Wait… I just ate this the other week and I loved it!!! Dizzyingly hot!! :o
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ur torturing me. this is so cruel! i want tht nasi lemak.
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That has to be the one dish that I miss most of all living in Los Angeles. What used to be the 50 cent food that I ignored on the table and ordered Maggi Goreng instead for it’s heartiness is now something that I miss terribly as I’m sipping my English Breakfast Latte, which is a poor substitute for teh ais.
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I’m eating muesli for breakfast as I read this. Your photo just made me double over with jealousy.
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Oh, this takes me back to my one and only visit to Penang, and the first time I tasted this dish. Such a better idea for breakfast than eggs and bacon!
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Hey!
I’m so glad I found your website.
I tried your nasi lemak recipe the other day, with a few variations of my own, and my, oh my, it’s sooooooooooo good.
Brought me back to Malaysia! I’m currently living near LA. :)
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Oh my! That’s a lot of sambal!!! Usually, they tend to be quite stingy with the sambal for pre-packed nasi lemaks.
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I am salivating at the photo! I miss this nasi lemak so much. Can’t get that here in Sydney, Aust.
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i always love nasi lemak! ^_^ i can eat it with anything
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nasi lemak is something must not miss food if you happen to visit Malaysia…
great shot on the nasi lemak,, so tempting,,,
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Anchovies Sambel … sigh! Packe with anchovies … more sighs!
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I love nasi lemak! The best one I had was back in my hometown sold by a Malay couple. Just so delicuous, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Oh my that looks delicious! I am thisclose to buying a ticket to Malaysia!
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that nasi lemak looks sooo yummy…. but I can no longer have such heavy meal as breakfast, my digestive system cannot take it anymore, I’m getting old… darn! ;-)
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Why am I always reading your blog when I’m hungry? I can just make do with the rice and chilli.
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I am already a fan! I can’t wait to give this a try..
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Looks fabulous Bee. I’ve tried coconut rice but never in this way.
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Now this is the kind of breakfast I can wake up to daily!
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Now, this is the real thing, this is real Malaysian food that all Malaysians living abroad remember and crave. Let’s all go back and makan.
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Oh yeah… in fact, 1 bungkus is not enough! Always have to have a second one. I wonder if they’re selling on weekends… I’m desperate!
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I love the beautiful image of the rice drenched in the chilli … :D~
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i never eat nasi lemak till today. But from your picture, for sure Im gonna try it soon. Glad to find your blog,im gonna link yours to mine.
Cheers,
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