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Nasi Lemak — traditional dish from Malay Peninsula, Singapore
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾85gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Nasi Lemak

How to order / say it
Say it 椰浆饭 — [Ye-jiang Fan]
Order I'd like the nasi lemak, please.
Locally 我可以要椰浆饭吗？
Say locally

Coconut rice with anchovies, peanuts, and sambal.

Why try it?

Nasi Lemak is a classic breakfast item widely enjoyed across Singapore, symbolizing the harmonious blend of local Malay and regional influences. It reflects the simplicity yet vibrant flavors of Singaporean meals.

How it tastes

Aromatic rice infused with the richness of coconut, complemented by the crunchy texture of fried anchovies and peanuts. The fiery sambal provides heat, balanced by cool cucumber slices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Traced to Malay origins, Nasi Lemak has been a staple in Southeast Asian diets since the early 20th century. It gained widespread popularity due to its balance of flavors and sustaining nature, often packed for journeys.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🌾 300 g rice
  • 🐟 100 g anchovies
  • 🥜 100 g peanuts
  • 🧂 50 g sambal
  • 🥕 1 whole cucumber

Method

  1. 1 Cook rice in coconut milk with a pinch of salt.
  2. 2 Fry anchovies and peanuts until golden brown.
  3. 3 Serve the coconut rice with anchovies, peanuts, sambal, and cucumber slices.
  4. 4 Optionally include a hard-boiled egg or fried chicken for more protein.

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