What is nasi lemak?
Nasi lemak · Malay
Malaysia's favorite plate: coconut rice with spicy sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and egg, often with fried chicken or rendang.
What it tastes like
Rich, fragrant rice, fiery-sweet sambal and salty, crunchy anchovies. A balanced, punchy mix.
Where you’ll see it
Malaysian and Singaporean restaurants as a signature plate, often eaten for breakfast.