NasiLemak actually refers to the coconut milk rice, but is often used to describe the whole dish served with its side dishes. There are many accompaniments, from the more elaborate fried ikan (little fishes)/ chicken wings, beef rendang, otakotak (grilled fish paste in banana leaves) and achar (sweet, sour and spicy pickled vegetables), to the most basic hardboiled/fried egg and cucumber slices. All faff aside, there are just 3 things you really need, in order of importance: