Nasi Lemak
Coconut-pandan rice served with sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, and rendang — Malaysia's national dish.
Why It Works
Cooking rice in coconut milk infuses every grain with fat and fragrance; the sambal provides heat, the anchovies add salt and crunch, and the pandan leaves give a floral, vanilla-like aroma.
Key Ingredients
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