Nasi Lemak: The National Dish of Malaysia
at Sri Weld Food Court, Penang
When you are visiting Penang, some of the best meals that you'll have on the Malaysian island can be found at the open-air food courts where locals meet up to chat over sweet iced coffee and hot, fresh food. What better meal to enjoy in this vibrant setting than the national dish of Malaysia?
On a rainy afternoon, I joined the crowds of office workers and local families for a lunch of nasi lemak at the Sri Weld Food Court.
Sri Weld Food Court is a traditional local eatery. It's less touristy than some in Penang, you cannot buy beer, and it tends to be a bit crowded. Eating at a place like this can be a little overwhelming if you haven't done it before, but it's worth getting out of your comfort zone for.
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| Nasi Lemak, the national dish of Malaysia |
Just place your order at any of the dozens of hawker carts surrounding the food court and pick a table. Somehow, the servers are always able to find you and bring you your meal! You pay the server once your food arrives.
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nasi lemak, lemon tea, and Malaysian iced coffee
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The most popular dish at Sri Weld Food Court, indeed possibly the most popular dish in the entire country, is nasi lemak. This rice dish has the distinction of being Malaysia's national dish, and you would be remiss to visit the country without sampling it!
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| don't miss the nasi lemak! |
Nasi lemak comes wrapped in a traditional (and very eco-friendly) banana leaf. The rice dish is made with a spicy Malaysian sambal sauce, fried anchovies, peanuts, and is usually topped with a fried egg. The name of the dish literally means "oily rice", as the rice used in nasi lemak is boiled with a rich coconut cream, giving it a smooth and slightly sweet flavor.
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Sri Weld Food Court, Penang, Malaysia
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Price
1.80 ringgit ($0.50) for one small order of nasi lemak
Location
Sri Weld Food Court, Penang, Malaysia
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