One of my favorite Asian city is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mostly because, shopping there is superb. It’s a bit more expensive than Bangkok but there are times I really appreciate its less chaotic streets and modern transport system.
They also have a unique and vibrant culture. And its a melting pot of different Asian races, so its definitely a unique place to visit. And foremost among my reasons for liking this city is, their cuisine. I have several favorites and this one is among them..
this one is from an unnamed restaurant in Petaling Jaya, on our last trip to KL
Nasi Lemak..Though this is not exclusive to Malaysia and can also be found in Singapore, Brunei and some parts of Thailand.This is also known as the national dish of Malaysia. Though its usually found on the breakfast menu, its versatile enough for you to have it anytime of the day.
What’s in the usual Nasi lemak platter? Steamed rice (usually mixed with coconut cream) and flavored with pandan leaves, crispy dried anchovies (luv this!!), roasted peanuts, hard boiled egg, red spicy sauce (also known as sambal) plus the main viand – either chicken, beef, veggies etc..This is also usually packed in banana leaves but some restaurants now veer away from this practice..
If ever you’re in one of those countries I’ve mentioned, Nasi Lemak is really worth a try! Hmm, I’m actually craving for it now, thankfully, Phnom Penh (where I’m currently based) has a lot of Malaysian/Singaporean restaurants so this can be easily remedied, and my recommended place is Singapore Kitchen on #110 St. 360 Boeng Keng Kang area.
