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Malay Folklores : Nasi Lemak
By : Zamzuri Ahmad Nazari
The Naming and Discovery of Nasi Lemak
The popular folklore of the history of nasi lemak was invented by a girl named Seri who lived with her mother Mak Kuntum and his father whom was never named . As any other Malay cooking , it is very common to have rice as a staple diet . It was identified that Seri was someone who always wanted to try something new in her daily life . Her curiosity and pure ingenuity drove her to think of better ways to cook rice ( nasi in Malay ). One day while cooking rice , Seri experimented by adding ginger to enhance the taste . Seri thought that it would be great if some aromas can be added to the rice . Hence , she added lemongrass and a pandan leave into the cooking rice . As a result , the rice emits a strong and pleasant smell but she realized there was something lacking which is richness . She quickly poured some coconut milk into the mixture . The result was so amazing that she caught a waft of inviting aroma . Such aromaticity , has alerted Mak Kuntum who was curious of Seri ’ s cooking . Immediately Mak Kuntum headed to the kitchen and asked Seri what she was cooking . Instantly , Seri answered “ Nasi Le Mak ” ( which is literally translated as “ it is rice , mom !”). Henceforth , became the birth of the Nasi Lemak that has satisfied and filled the bellies of many happy Malaysians for breakfast , lunch and dinner .
Banana Leaf Wrap
Sweet and Spicy Sambal !!
Hard Boiled Egg
Note : Sambal is a sauce based on chillies and dried krill paste ( Belacan in Malay )
Cucumber Slices Aromatic Nasi Lemak
Crispy Fried Anchovies
Zamzuri Ahmad Nazari is a Hotel Management lecturer at UiTM Melaka Kampus Bandaraya specializing in Restaurant Management and Customer Services .
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