Nasi lemak
Possibly the greatest dish ever created by Malaysians, nasi lemak is one of the
most versatile meals that can be found in Malaysia. This simple meal can be
found almost everywhere, be it in the heart of any Malaysian city or in the
remotest areas of the country. It has become such a favourite amongst Malaysian
that there are some who eat it at least once everyday.
The varied taste of nasi lemak also exists amongst Malay traders. The varying
amount of coconut milk used when steaming the rice makes a world of difference.
Too little of the coconut milk and the rice ends up tasting watered down. Put in
too much and the smell of the oil from the milk overpowers the rice. Another
important factor that greatly enhances the taste of this dish is the chilli
paste that goes with it. That too varies with the individual traders as some
make it really spicy compared to others. While the Chinese traders sell nasi
lemak with sausages and curry chicken, the Malay traders have introduced their
own crispy fried chicken or spring chicken as an accompaniment to the dish.
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