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July 23, 2008

Food Porn: Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice)
Nasi Lemak/Malaysian Coconut Milk RiceMy breakfast this morning--Nasi Lemak or Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice.

Nasi Lemak is the de-facto national dish of Malaysia. Nasi Lemak is usually served in the morning as breakfast. The toppings include anchovies sambal, hard-boiled eggs, fried fish and shrimp. Other common toppings include roasted peanuts and cucumber slices.

This pack of banana leaf-wrapped Nasi Lemak is fiery and very delicious--probably one of the best you can find in Penang. It's available at Sri Weld Hawker Center at Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang. By the way, Georgetown has just been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site; other than lip-smackingly great food, there are lots of heritage buildings and hidden treasures in the city of Georgetown...

Nasi Lemak/Malaysian Coconut Milk RiceToo far away from Penang? Try my Nasi Lemak recipe here.

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Blogger Sharon said ... (9:10 AM) : 

This looks so delicious and is one of my favorites. I've only had my mom's special version since she tones down the heat for me! I'm such a wimp. No one in my family knows where I come from :)

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Anonymous Su-Lin said ... (10:17 AM) : 

Oh, that's just gorgeous! Such generosity too - a prawn! The ones I eat tend to only have the sambal and egg and cucumber. Oh, and the peanuts and ikan bilis, of course!

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Blogger wmw said ... (10:22 AM) : 

Ooooh....my all time favourite! Something truly Malaysian!

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Blogger Manggy said ... (10:33 AM) : 

Wait... I just ate this the other week and I loved it!!! Dizzyingly hot!! :o

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Blogger Salt & Turmeric said ... (1:20 PM) : 

ur torturing me. this is so cruel! i want tht nasi lemak.

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Blogger LySiNe said ... (4:19 PM) : 

That has to be the one dish that I miss most of all living in Los Angeles. What used to be the 50 cent food that I ignored on the table and ordered Maggi Goreng instead for it's heartiness is now something that I miss terribly as I'm sipping my English Breakfast Latte, which is a poor substitute for teh ais.

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Anonymous AppetiteforChina said ... (5:28 PM) : 

I'm eating muesli for breakfast as I read this. Your photo just made me double over with jealousy.

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Blogger Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said ... (6:57 PM) : 

Oh, this takes me back to my one and only visit to Penang, and the first time I tasted this dish. Such a better idea for breakfast than eggs and bacon!

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Anonymous Stazarine said ... (8:17 PM) : 

Hey!

I'm so glad I found your website.

I tried your nasi lemak recipe the other day, with a few variations of my own, and my, oh my, it's sooooooooooo good.

Brought me back to Malaysia! I'm currently living near LA. :)

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Anonymous Lyrical Lemongrass said ... (8:36 PM) : 

Oh my! That's a lot of sambal!!! Usually, they tend to be quite stingy with the sambal for pre-packed nasi lemaks.

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Blogger charming said ... (8:51 PM) : 

I am salivating at the photo! I miss this nasi lemak so much. Can't get that here in Sydney, Aust.

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Blogger Mochachocolata Rita said ... (11:08 PM) : 

i always love nasi lemak! ^_^ i can eat it with anything

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Anonymous PenangTuaPui said ... (12:42 AM) : 

nasi lemak is something must not miss food if you happen to visit Malaysia...

great shot on the nasi lemak,, so tempting,,,

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Blogger worldwindows said ... (2:58 AM) : 

Anchovies Sambel ... sigh! Packe with anchovies ... more sighs!

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Anonymous mycookinghut said ... (4:16 AM) : 

I love nasi lemak! The best one I had was back in my hometown sold by a Malay couple. Just so delicuous, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Blogger ChichaJo said ... (7:34 AM) : 

Oh my that looks delicious! I am thisclose to buying a ticket to Malaysia!

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Blogger Piggy said ... (8:59 AM) : 

that nasi lemak looks sooo yummy.... but I can no longer have such heavy meal as breakfast, my digestive system cannot take it anymore, I'm getting old... darn! ;-)

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Anonymous didally said ... (9:17 AM) : 

Why am I always reading your blog when I'm hungry? I can just make do with the rice and chilli.

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Anonymous findcookingblogs.com said ... (3:36 PM) : 

I am already a fan! I can't wait to give this a try..

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Anonymous syrie said ... (5:18 PM) : 

Looks fabulous Bee. I've tried coconut rice but never in this way.

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Blogger Cynthia said ... (7:14 PM) : 

Now this is the kind of breakfast I can wake up to daily!

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Blogger annechung said ... (10:20 PM) : 

Now, this is the real thing, this is real Malaysian food that all Malaysians living abroad remember and crave. Let's all go back and makan.

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Blogger Myf said ... (9:08 PM) : 

Oh yeah... in fact, 1 bungkus is not enough! Always have to have a second one. I wonder if they're selling on weekends... I'm desperate!

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Anonymous noobcook said ... (7:35 PM) : 

I love the beautiful image of the rice drenched in the chilli ... :D~

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Blogger Simplicity said ... (3:14 PM) : 

i never eat nasi lemak till today. But from your picture, for sure Im gonna try it soon. Glad to find your blog,im gonna link yours to mine.
Cheers,

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