Like many Malaysian dishes, it begins with the rice.
Nasi lemak, steamed rice flavored with coconut, is the foundation for this breakfast and snack favorite. Sometimes, as at this well-known Singaporean stall, the rice is steamed with pandan (screwpine) leaves for added fragrance. This takeaway version (rm 1.20 each) offered a short but satisfying roster of ingredients: rice, egg, anchovy, and chili sauce.
Sri Weld Food Court
Penang, Malaysia
(From a December 2006 visit)
