Projek Nasi Lemak

Malaysians regard Nasi Lemak as their national dish. It is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. It’s typically a staple in breakfast, and often paired with savory meats. Nasi Lemak has definitely evolved over the years, but Projek Nasi Lemak made waves into this traditional Malay dish by introducing the rice to blue dye, natural from butterfly pea flower, adding more fragrance to the rice, and making its texture softer. Here, diners can choose from a wide variety of sides from marinated fish, fried chicken, squid or shrimp. They pride themselves with having the widest array of choices to compliment your rice. With a more modernized take on a local classic, Projek Nasi Lemak is definitely a more go-to for those who aren’t necessarily food- adventurists, or who want to taste Malaysia but one step at a time.

Taste of Malaysia: Penang