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Nutritional Values

🔥680kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾80gCarbs
🥑32gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🐟 Fish

Nasi Lemak

How to order / say it
Say it ناسي لماق — [nah-see leh-MAHK]
Order I'd like to have Nasi Lemak Seria.
Locally أريد ناسي لماق سرية.
Say locally

A fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk with local specialities.

Why try it?

Nasi Lemak Seria is a unique twist on the traditional meal, incorporating local flavors distinct to Seria. It's a culinary journey that embodies the spirit of Brunei's cultural diversity.

How it tastes

The dish features creamy coconut rice, often paired with spicy sambal and a selection of sides like crispy anchovies and peanuts.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

This dish gained prominence in the mid-20th century as Seria developed into an urban center. It became a favorite among locals for breakfast, epitomizing a blend of Malay and local Bruneian influences.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🌾 500 g rice
  • 🐟 100 g anchovies
  • 🥜 50 g peanuts
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🥣 100 g sambal

Method

  1. 1 Cook the rice with coconut milk and water.
  2. 2 Fry anchovies until crispy.
  3. 3 Serve the coconut rice with sambal, fried anchovies, and peanuts.

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