Classic Nasi Lemak Malaysian
Malaysian Breakfast Spice: None

Classic Nasi Lemak

Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf, served with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, toasted peanuts, and cucumber.

  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 35 min
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Ingredients (for 4 pax)

  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 pandan leaves
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 100g dried anchovies
  • 4 tbsp sambal paste

Instructions

1
Wash rice and cook with coconut milk and pandan leaves over medium heat for 25–30 minutes until fluffy.
2
Fry anchovies in 2 tbsp oil for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
3
Slice cucumber into thin rounds, about 2 minutes of prep.
4
Plate rice with sambal, anchovies, and cucumber; let rest 2 minutes before serving.

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Danial Danny
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SEDAP DOOH NASI LEMOK NI
Jul 19, 2026