Nasi lemak is a traditional Malaysian dish that is considered the country’s national dish. It consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf, often served with various accompaniments such as sambal (a spicy chili paste), fried crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, sliced cucumbers, hard-boiled or fried egg, and sometimes additional side dishes like fried chicken or beef rendang (a flavorful Malaysian beef stew).
