Nasi Lemak

The first thing that many people think of when they think of Malaysian food is nasi lemak. It's a Malaysian national dish, and it's possible that it's the meal that best represents Malaysian cuisine. Nasi lemak is a Malaysian Malay cuisine meal that comprises aromatic rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. It's popular in Malaysia, where it's considered the national dish. [9] It is also a traditional dish in neighboring countries with large Malay populations, such as Singapore, Brunei, and Southern Thailand.

Nasi lemak, which translates as "oily or fatty rice," is a rice dish made with fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It comes with sambal on the side and toppings like cucumber slices, ikan bilis (little fried anchovies), roasted peanuts, and a hard-boiled or fried egg. When served as a more substantial dinner, it is often accompanied by fried chicken, sambal sotong, rendang, or fried fish.

Nasi lemak is commonly eaten for breakfast, although it is also relished throughout the day. It is widely available at hawker centers and roadside stalls in both Singapore and Malaysia.