Nasi Lemak is undoubtedly the national dish of Malaysia. Lemak, literally means ‘fatty’ in Malay refers to the rich and creamy rice cooked in coconut cream/milk. There are many regional variations of this dish and it’s safe to say that everyone has their own preferences. At the very basic Nasi Lemak consists of rice, sambal, “ikan bilis” (anchovies), roasted peanuts and half a hard-boiled egg. You can still get packs of these wrapped in banana leaves (or newspapers) for nothing more than RM2 in some places. Many have that for breakfast (especially Malays), but it’s also suitable for lunch or dinner and that’s when we have more substantial options available. The most common ‘upgrade’ includes a piece of fried chicken. Others include Cuttlefish sambal, Beef Rendang, different Types of Curries