Singaporean Nasi Lemak

Name: Singaporean Nasi Lemak
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 3 cups rice; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup fried anchovies; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Nasi Lemak/NAH-see leh-MAHK/

About this dish

Coconut rice served with fried anchovies, peanuts, egg, and sambal, a beloved Singaporean breakfast.

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Ingredients

🍚3 cups rice

🥥2 cups coconut milk

🐟1/2 cup fried anchovies

🥜1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Method

Serves 4

Cook rice with coconut milk and pandan leaf until fragrant and tender.

Fry anchovies and peanuts until crisp.

Fry an egg for each serving.

Plate the coconut rice with fried anchovies, peanuts, egg, and cucumber.

Serve with a spoonful of sambal chili.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Nasi lemak is a widely eaten Singaporean breakfast dish, reflecting the country's shared Malay culinary heritage.

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