Authentic Malaysia Nasi Lemak Recipe | Traditional Coconut Rice with Sambal

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Authentic Malaysia Nasi Lemak Recipe | Traditional Coconut Rice with Sambal

 Malaysia Nasi Lemak is the country's beloved national dish, celebrated for its fragrant coconut rice served with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, boiled eggs, and fresh cucumber slices. Traditionally wrapped in banana leaves, this iconic meal is enjoyed for breakfast but is equally popular for lunch, dinner, and late-night suppers throughout Malaysia.

The rice is gently cooked with coconut milk, pandan leaves, and ginger, creating a rich aroma and fluffy texture. The heart of the dish is the homemade sambal, a sweet, spicy, and savory chili paste made with dried chilies, onions, garlic, shrimp paste, and tamarind. Classic accompaniments include crunchy fried anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, hard-boiled eggs, and refreshing cucumber. Many modern versions are served with fried chicken, beef rendang, or sambal prawns for an even more satisfying meal.

Packed with bold flavors and contrasting textures, Malaysia Nasi Lemak is a true representation of Malaysian cuisine and a must-try recipe for anyone who loves authentic Southeast Asian food. 

Cooking Method

 

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
  2. Add the rice, coconut milk, water, pandan leaves, ginger, and salt to a rice cooker or saucepan.
  3. Cook until the rice is tender and fluffy. Remove the pandan leaves and ginger before serving.
  4. Blend the soaked chilies, onion, garlic, and toasted shrimp paste into a smooth paste.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the chili paste for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sambal thickens.
  7. Arrange the coconut rice on serving plates.
  8. Add the sambal alongside the rice.
  9. Top with boiled eggs, cucumber slices, roasted peanuts, and crispy fried anchovies.
  10. Serve immediately with fried chicken, beef rendang, or sambal prawns if desired.

 

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Ingredients

Jasmine rice – 2 cups (400 g) , Coconut milk – 1½ cups (360 ml) , Water – 1 cup (240 ml

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Pandan leaves – 2, tied into knots , Fresh ginger – 1-inch piece, sliced , Salt – 1 teaspoon

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Dried red chilies – 12, soaked in hot water , Vegetable oil – 3 tablespoons , Onion – 1 large, sliced

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Garlic – 4 cloves , Shrimp paste (belacan) – 1 teaspoon, toasted , Tamarind paste – 1 tablespoon

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Sugar – 2 tablespoons , Salt – ½ teaspoon Optional Additions : Fried chicken , Beef rendang , Sambal prawns And Egg.

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For Serving : Hard-boiled eggs – 4, halved , Cucumber – 1, sliced

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For Serving : Roasted peanuts – 1 cup , Crispy fried anchovies (ikan bilis) – 1 cup

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