19/05/2026
🇲🇾 Homemade Nasi Lemak with Ayam Goreng Berempah 🍚🔥
Nothing beats a proper nasi lemak made from scratch — fragrant santan rice, rich sambal, crispy ayam goreng berempah, crunchy ikan bilis, peanuts, cucumber, and fried egg. The perfect Malaysian meal.
🍚 Nasi Lemak Rice
Ingredients:
2 cups rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 pandan leaves (knotted)
2 slices ginger
1 tsp salt
Method:
Wash rice and cook with all ingredients until fluffy.
🌶️ Sambal
Ingredients:
15 dried chillies (soaked)
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 small handful ikan bilis
1 tbsp tamarind paste
2–3 tbsp sugar
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Method:
Blend chillies, onion, and garlic. Fry until fragrant and oil separates. Add ikan bilis, tamarind, sugar, and salt. Simmer until thick and glossy.
🍗 Ayam Goreng Berempah
Ingredients:
Chicken pieces
4 cloves garlic
1-inch ginger
1 onion
1 tbsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornflour
Method:
Blend garlic, ginger, and onion. Mix with spices and chicken. Marinate at least 2 hours. Fry until golden and crispy.
🥜 Sides
✔ Fried ikan bilis
✔ Roasted peanuts
✔ Sliced cucumber
✔ Fried egg