Comments on Season with Spice: Nasi Lemak Recipe (Part 4) - Coconut Milk Rice

Hi There, Thank you for sharing your familiar re...

2015-04-09T22:38:03.078-07:00

Hi There,

Thank you for sharing your familiar recipe - I grew up with Nasi Lemak and missing it very much.

I wonder if you could advise what's on your plates as I see various different sauces:
- What did you garnish on top of your rice? Are those fried anchovies?
- What are the differences between the sauce I see in your smaller sauce plate with the lime vs. the sauce between the fried anchovies and the cucumber?
- Did you use the relish version (version B) of your sambal recipe for serving?

I'm really looking forward to trying out your recipe!

Thank you

Just returned from Malaysia and can confirm nasi l...

2015-02-20T08:01:45.462-08:00

Just returned from Malaysia and can confirm nasi lemak is just everywhere. :-)
My question though will be: what spices do we use to fry peanuts in? I noticed most eateries serve plain peanuts, however at one we had peanuts that were spiced and it made a lot of difference.

I just had some of this rice (someone brought to a...

2014-11-21T14:44:20.258-08:00

I just had some of this rice (someone brought to a potluck). It was delicious! Fragrant, with just the right amount of coconut and ginger flavor. I will definitely be trying this at home and highly recommend!

Hi Christine, not sure if you saw our "Spices...

2013-05-01T09:25:35.716-07:00

Hi Christine, not sure if you saw our "Spices Unearthed" feature on Pandan (Screwpine): http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2012/05/what-is-pandan-and-screwpine.html

There are more pictures on that post, so you may be able to compare your plant with those images. But based on your description, it sounds like your pandanus plant is a different species than the domesticated one found in Southeast Asia, which is Pandanus amaryllifolius. This plant is generally sterile, so it wouldn't produce fruit like other pandanus plants. And the leaves have a slightly sharp edge, but not sharp enough where one would describe them as dangerous.

It's most likely your garden plant is another species of pandanus (there are over 600 different species). But since you're living in Brazil, the climate would be perfect to grow Pandanus amaryllifolius in your garden. If you can find the seeds for sale in Brazil, give it a try, and let us know how the plant turns out. You'll love having fresh pandan (Screwpine) for savory and sweet recipes.

All the best,

Mark & Reese

Hi! I live in the humid tropics of Brazil and foun...

2013-05-01T06:55:15.538-07:00

Hi! I live in the humid tropics of Brazil and found your blog when browsing for info on pandanus. I have a pandanus plant in my garden and had no idea it was good for cooking. I'm wondering if it's tHe right plant. It does grow and a spiral shape and have very dangerous saw-like leaves. When mature, I imagine that it will produce a fruit that has a pineapple-like skin. But I can't imagine tying the leaf (which is fairly large) into a knot. Wish I could send you a photo.

Hi Olduvai - Wonderful to hear that your nasi lema...

2012-07-31T19:00:43.347-07:00

Hi Olduvai - Wonderful to hear that your nasi lemak was the highlight of the party!

I came across your blog when looking for Nasi lema...

2012-07-30T08:08:14.303-07:00

I came across your blog when looking for Nasi lemak recipes and I really appreciate how you specifically state the measurements in cups (ie not rice cups - which probably was the reason for my too-wet attempts previously). Thanks for the recipe. My nasi lemak was the highlight of my brunch party!

Thanks Jeanette. If you get a chance to meet a Mal...

2012-01-29T04:18:57.403-08:00

Thanks Jeanette. If you get a chance to meet a Malaysian, ask he or she about nasi lemak. You might get invited to their house for a taste of it.

I love seeing what different cultures eat for brea...

2012-01-28T08:25:49.412-08:00

I love seeing what different cultures eat for breakfast - I've never had Nasi Lemak, but would love to try it.

Great to know you liked this recipe, Siti. And man...

2011-12-18T17:25:53.700-08:00

Great to know you liked this recipe, Siti. And many thanks for your kind note.

ThankGod. I found the recipe!!! May Allah reward y...

2011-12-15T19:32:39.840-08:00

ThankGod. I found the recipe!!! May Allah reward you.

Thanks Meg..Glad that you say hi.

2011-09-30T19:10:49.495-07:00

Thanks Meg..Glad that you say hi.

Amazing recipe and images. i miss Malaysia so much...

2011-09-30T02:31:16.681-07:00

Amazing recipe and images. i miss Malaysia so much :(.
happy to find your blog!

Thanks Tes. Mark says the same thing about nasi le...

2011-07-14T09:51:28.048-07:00

Thanks Tes. Mark says the same thing about nasi lemak:)

bravo , et merci

2011-07-11T08:05:53.350-07:00

bravo , et merci

This is so colorful. The bright pictures almost ma...

2011-07-11T06:08:11.521-07:00

This is so colorful. The bright pictures almost makes me savor the dish and feel the scents, great feast. I love your family history behind it, I'm sure it makes the dish taste 100 times better.

Thanks Tamara. Nami - it's worth trying to m...

2011-06-28T05:08:00.638-07:00

Thanks Tamara.

Nami - it's worth trying to make nasi lemak at home. You will get addicted to the flavour just Mark did.

Beautiful post - One of my favorite's blogs th...

2011-06-22T13:15:14.884-07:00

Beautiful post - One of my favorite's blogs that I visit has this name Nasi Lemak because it's her favorite food. I have been curious what it is and now I know. I'd love to try this rice. Coconut milk flavor sounds delicious... It's very nice of you to carry on grandpa & grandma's recipe. :-)

this is really interesting, sounds great!

2011-06-22T05:57:40.314-07:00

this is really interesting, sounds great!