You can identify the iconic Nasi Lemak, both by its aromatic coconut scent as well as its unique pyramid-shaped banana leaf packaging. Just coconut rice, sambal chilli and ikan bilis in a  parcel, this delightful dish is a big part of Singapore food culture! Join us in this episode as we:

Learn about the hilarious alleged origin story of the name Nasi Le, Mak
Compare Singaporean and Malaysian versions of the dish
Go through some of the main competitors in the Singapore scene!

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Intro Music: Wataboi from Pixabay; Outro Music: Nielizas from Pixabay;
Sources:

Nasi Lemak - NLB Infopedia
Nasi Lemak - Wikipedia
Nasi Lemak - Roots.gov.sg
Is nasi lemak from Malaysia or Singapore – and how did it get its name? - SCMP
History of Nasi Lemak - Johor Kaki
15 Nasi Lemak Stalls In Singapore To Try When You Need Comfort Food - SethLui.com

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