Coconut Rice

Food in Penang is legendary. Before heading to Malaysia we were well aware that it was known as having some of the most exotic and flavorful food – anywhere. This is particularly true of the food in Georgetown on the island of Penang. So, I’ll go so far as to admit that it was one …

Coconut Rice, or Nasi Lemak, is a Malaysian dish served throughout the day. Nasi Lemak is so popular that it is considered the country’s national dish. The rice is lightly flavored with ginger, coconut milk and pandan leaves. Pandan leaves are very common in Malaysian cooking and add a light floral note to the dish. …