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Food Porn: Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice)

July 23, 2008 · 25 comments

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Nasi Lemak/Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice 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…

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Nasi Lemak Recipe (Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice with Anchovies Sambal)

January 9, 2007 · 66 comments

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Nasi Lemak Recipe (Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice with Anchovies Sambal)

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As a self-proclaimed Malaysian home cook, it’s a shame that it took me so long to prepare nasi lemak, the de facto national dish of Malaysia. In my opinion, a truly remarkable nasi lemak is not to be taken lightly; it should fulfill a few requisites: quality, texture, flavors, and, of course, the right ingredients. This past weekend, I finally found the time and dedication to make this legendary dish…

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