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Easy Nasi Lemak Recipe (Authentic Malaysian Style)

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Nasi lemak is Malaysia’s most iconic dish, known for its fragrant coconut rice, spicy sambal, and satisfying side dishes. This easy nasi lemak recipe shows you how to make authentic nasi lemak at home with simple ingredients and rich flavours. Perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.

1 hr

4 Servings

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How to make nasi lemak:

Cooking the rice

  • Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  • In a rice cooker, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, pandan leaves, and salt.

  • Cook the rice according to the rice cooker instructions. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm.

Making the sambal

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  • Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sautĂ© until fragrant and translucent.

  • Stir in the blended chili paste and cook until the oil separates from the paste.

  • Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Add the soaked and drained anchovies and cook until they are well coated and the sambal is thickened.

For the assembly

  • On a plate, serve a portion of the coconut rice in the middle.

  • Add a generous spoonful of sambal on the side.

  • Arrange the hard-boiled egg halves, roasted peanuts, cucumber slices, and fried anchovies around the rice.

  • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Nasi Lemak!

For extra flavour, use rich coconut milk and balance the sambal with a slight sweetness.

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1 hr
4 Servings

Easy Nasi Lemak Recipe (Authentic Malaysian Style)

Nasi lemak is Malaysia’s most iconic dish, known for its fragrant coconut rice, spicy sambal, and satisfying side dishes. This easy nasi lemak recipe shows you how to make authentic nasi lemak at home with simple ingredients and rich flavours. Perfect for breakfast or any time of the day.
Easy Nasi Lemak Recipe (Authentic Malaysian Style) - Emborg Philippines


4 Servings

Ingredients

Add to shopping list

Instructions

How to make nasi lemak:

Cooking the rice

  • 1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  • 2. In a rice cooker, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, pandan leaves, and salt.

  • 3. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker instructions. Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and keep warm.

Making the sambal

  • 1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  • 2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sautĂ© until fragrant and translucent.

  • 3. Stir in the blended chili paste and cook until the oil separates from the paste.

  • 4. Add tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.

  • 5. Add the soaked and drained anchovies and cook until they are well coated and the sambal is thickened.

For the assembly

  • 1. On a plate, serve a portion of the coconut rice in the middle.

  • 2. Add a generous spoonful of sambal on the side.

  • 3. Arrange the hard-boiled egg halves, roasted peanuts, cucumber slices, and fried anchovies around the rice.

  • 4. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Nasi Lemak!