What is Nasi Lemak?

Nasi lemak is a traditional food of Malay and favourites of Malaysian. It can also be found at Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei. Nasi Lemak can be found at every part of Malaysia and Singapore. The name is derived from the cooking process whereby rice is soaked in coconut milk and then the mixture steamed. The rice is normally cooked with pandan leaves that gives it a distinctive flavour. Traditionally, nasi lemak is served with a hot spicy sauce (sambal), and usually includes various garnishes, including fresh cucumber slices, small fried anchovies (bilis goreng), roasted peanuts, and hard-boiled or fried egg. As a more substantial meal, nasi lemak may also be served with an additional protein dish such as ayam goreng (fried chicken), sambal sotong (cuttlefish in chili), small fried fish, cockles, and on special occasions rendang daging (beef) stewed in coconut milk and spices). Here at Kodai Nasi Lomak we served different kind of nasi lemak that would satisfy your appetite in greatest way.