Nasi Lemak Special Recipe

Name: Nasi Lemak Special
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of rice; 4 pieces of washed, square-cut banana leaves; 4 red onions sliced; 5 dried chillis; 1 small cup of dried anchovies; A pinch of salt and sugar; 3 shallots; 2 garlics; 3 tablespoonfuls of prawn paste; 2 eggs (boiled and sliced into four halves); 1 can of coconut milk; 1 cucumber sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups of rice
4 pieces of washed, square-cut banana leaves
4 red onions sliced
5 dried chillis
1 small cup of dried anchovies
A pinch of salt and sugar
3 shallots
2 garlics
3 tablespoonfuls of prawn paste
2 eggs (boiled and sliced into four halves)
1 can of coconut milk
1 cucumber sliced

1
First, cook the rice by adding water, salt and coconut milk
2
Meanwhile, blend a mixture of shallots, garlics, prawn paste and dried chillis until they mix evenly and turn into a smooth paste. You cna put more of the prawn paste if you like. Then, heat up a pan and cook the paste. Add in the sliced onions
3
Next, fry the dried anchovies until they turn crispy and brown
4
Mix the cooked paste with the anchovies
5
Scoop the cooked rice on the banana leaves, and pour the paste on top of the rice
6
Place a few sliced cucumbers and hard-boiled egg on the side
7
Ready to serve.

673

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups of rice, 4 pieces of washed, square-cut banana leaves, 4 red onions sliced, 5 dried chillis, and more.

Yes, Nasi Lemak Special falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nasi Lemak Special

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Variations & substitutions

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