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Difficulty Intermediate

Ingredients

Jasmine rice
Coconut milk
Pandan leaves
Dried anchovies (ikan bilis)
Dried shrimp
Red and dried chilli
Onions
Belacan (shrimp paste)
Cucumber
Roasted peanuts
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Tip from the editors. The sambal must be cooked long enough for the oil to separate; undercooked sambal tastes raw and harsh.

This is the TableJourney editorial recipe, modelled on the canonical bistro / counter version. The first place to try the dish in its city of origin is below.

Where to eat nasi lemak

Nasi Lemak in Singapore

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Michelin Bib Gourmand nasi padang institution near Sultan Mosque. Traditional Malay and Indonesian recipes since 1992; buffet spread changes daily.

Signature: Beef rendang, Ayam bakar sunda, Lemak siput sedut

Order: Beef rendang and the lemak siput sedut (spiced snail in coconut curry), available only on certain days

Tip: Arrive before noon on weekdays; the best dishes sell out fast and the queue moves quickly once you know the system.

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