Nasi Lemak (the national love 💚)

[Normasa1]

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice
• 200ml coconut milk
• 2 pandan leaves
• Salt to taste

Sambal:

• Dried chilies (soaked + blended)
• Shallots, garlic, belacan (shrimp paste)
• Tamarind juice, sugar, salt

Toppings:
Fried anchovies, boiled egg, cucumber slices, peanuts


Steps:

1. Cook rice with coconut milk, pandan, and salt.
2. Fry blended sambal paste until fragrant, add tamarind, sugar, salt.
3. Serve rice with sambal, crunchy anchovies, peanuts, cucumber & egg.
4. Baju Songket

 

[evies]

Wow, Nasi Lemak really is the ultimate comfort food that combo of fragrant coconut rice, sambal, and crunchy anchovies hits every time. I actually tried pairing it with some game-day snacks last weekend, and it was a hit. If you like experimenting, you should check out this buffalo wings recipe o'learys it’s spicy, tangy, and balances perfectly with the rich flavors of Nasi Lemak. Makes for an amazing fusion meal!