Lemak stands for "fat" in Malay, so nasi lemak is fatty rice, which describes the coconut-steamed rice that is fragrant and a delicous meal when served alongside fried chicken, eggs and accoutrements like peanuts and ikan bilis (anchovies)
Step | Procedure |
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1 | Steam the basmati rice in coconut milk and a stalk of pandan leaf |
2 | Fry the chicken wings, eggs, peanuts and ikan bilis separately |
3 | Assemble and serve! |