Nasi Lemak Recipe – National Dish of Malaysia

Traditional Malaysian nasi lemak plate with cucumber and sambal plus peanuts and a boiled egg. A typical breakfast dish in Malaysia.

Nasi lemak is widely considered Malaysia’s national dish and is one of the first foods people think of alongside nasi goreng and laksa. At its core, it’s rice cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaves, served with sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, egg and fresh cucumber. You’ll find it everywhere, from roadside stalls to restaurants, often […]

Nasi Dagang (Malaysian Coconut Rice with Fish Curry)

Nasi dagang Malaysian coconut rice served with fish curry on banana leaf.

Nasi dagang is a traditional Malaysian rice dish commonly associated with the east coast states of Terengganu and Kelantan. The rice is steamed with coconut milk and served with a rich fish curry, pickled vegetables and sometimes boiled eggs. This version of nasi dagang focuses on the classic pairing of coconut rice with tuna curry, […]

Nasi Kerabu (Malaysian Blue Rice with Herbs)

A plate of nasi kerabu, a Malaysian dish, served with garnishes and condiments.

Nasi kerabu is one of those dishes that stands out straight away because of the color. The rice is naturally dyed blue using butterfly pea flower, then served with herbs, vegetables, sambal and usually something like grilled fish or chicken. What makes it interesting isn’t just how it looks, it’s how everything comes together on […]

Recipe with Seafood Rice the Easiest Way

seafood with rice

If you’re thinking about rice with seafood, easy seafood with rice or international seafood dishes, this recipe might appeal to you. In fact, you’re going to love seafood rice dishes that are this simple to put together! Yep, a recipe with seafood rice is going to become a family favorite… and fast! This recipe for […]