Nasi lemak is a traditional Malay rice dish, cooked in coconut milk and pandan (screwpine) leaves, traditionally served with a side of boiled egg, sambal, peanuts, anchovies and cucumber. Nyonya nasi lemak is a variety found in Penang and Malacca, prepared by the baba and nyonya, also known as the Peranakan.
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The nyonya nasi lemak here is served with a fried fish and asam (tamarind) prawns over a rich coconut rice. The rice has a subtle and fragrant flavour, fluffy and almost silky. The richness of the rice is quite a rare find in itself. The fried fish was crispy and the asam prawns were outstanding, intense sweetness from the sea with a nice tamarind kick. Eat wth shells on to fully absorb the flavours. The sambal also had a nice belacan kick, with every component bringing the dish together in harmony. Simple and unadulterated goodness. One of the best nasi lemak you can find, a must visit when in Penang.
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💵 RM8.50 / portion
💫 5 / 5
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