I have yet to learn how to cook this dish, therefore I am showing a video which I think is similar to how mu mother makes it at home.
This dish is normally eaten together with sambal prawn, fried chicken, curry chicken, "ayam merah" red chicken and many types of Malay or Indian dish.
After being in perth for a year, I still can't quite find that rich flavoured Nasi Lemak that we normally get in Malaysia.
Here are some brief introduction on Nasi lemak sited from http://suite101.com/article/all-about-nasi-lemak-a324768
Nais Lemak is a traditional and most popular Malay dish in Malaysia. We can find it anywhere around Malaysia. It is also available in the neighbouring country like Brunei Singapore and Thailand. In a direct translation, Nasi Lemak means "Fatty Rice".This dish draw everyone together as it is not only serve in hawker stalls it is also serve in high class restaurants.
The basic nasi lemak contains coconut rice, sambal belacan, roasted peanuts, fried anchovies and slices of cucumber wrapped with banana leaf. It is normally serve for breakfast, but there is surely exceptions. The two most important things that makes this dish so delicious is the fragrant rice and the sambal.
Since Malaysia is made up of Malay, Chinese, Indian and more, every race has their own version of the Nasi Lemak. This also makes the Nasi Lemak a very versatile dish. The versatility of the Nasi Lemak means it goes extremely well with many dishes. Some places serve Nasi Lemak with fried eggs, sunny-side up style. Others serve it with hard boiled eggs. The fried anchovies are quite vital to make this dish, but you can mix and match with other fried fishes. It goes well with many traditional dishes from all races.
"The history of Nasi Lemak began when Malaysia was still known as Malaya and locals worked primarily as fishermen and paddy field farmers. In order to preserve energy and have tasty yet delicious meals, the Nasi Lemak was created. Today, all Malaysians are known to have the tendency to drive all over the country in search for the best dish. Just ask a Malaysian the best place to find a particular dish. There will be too many answers and you´ll be spoilt for choice."
The basic nasi lemak contains coconut rice, sambal belacan, roasted peanuts, fried anchovies and slices of cucumber wrapped with banana leaf. It is normally serve for breakfast, but there is surely exceptions. The two most important things that makes this dish so delicious is the fragrant rice and the sambal.
Since Malaysia is made up of Malay, Chinese, Indian and more, every race has their own version of the Nasi Lemak. This also makes the Nasi Lemak a very versatile dish. The versatility of the Nasi Lemak means it goes extremely well with many dishes. Some places serve Nasi Lemak with fried eggs, sunny-side up style. Others serve it with hard boiled eggs. The fried anchovies are quite vital to make this dish, but you can mix and match with other fried fishes. It goes well with many traditional dishes from all races.
"The history of Nasi Lemak began when Malaysia was still known as Malaya and locals worked primarily as fishermen and paddy field farmers. In order to preserve energy and have tasty yet delicious meals, the Nasi Lemak was created. Today, all Malaysians are known to have the tendency to drive all over the country in search for the best dish. Just ask a Malaysian the best place to find a particular dish. There will be too many answers and you´ll be spoilt for choice."
9 comments:
Excellent history on the foundation of Nasi Lemak! To be honest i'm surprise to heard that there is a deep meaning behind it. Good work and keep it up! :)
I have not being known that there is a history behind the nasi lemak until I read your blog. Thanks for introducing the profile of nasi lemak. Nasi lemak makes me miss Malaysia so much.
Oh my I remember having this almost everyday in high school! Makes me drool :) <3 Thanks for sharing!
ViNcEnT^^ and Edwin, It has a great story behind. :) Anyways, I think that all that is away from home will miss their home food a lot. All the best guys.
Samantha, Awww.. I miss that too. We have some of the best in school. :) you're welcome.
i miss nasi lemak so much! thanks for sharing the awesome recipe with us! should have nasi lemak night one day! :D
Great take on one of the dishes I miss most! :)
Elise Chai, We should have nasi lemak night! You can try making. :) I'll assist.
Serene, Thank you so much. :) Maybe you might try it out?
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