Nasi Lemak

Supremely delicious according to TIME,

Accolade for the national staple hitting its prime,

A dish claiming Malaysian supremacy,

A sinfully scrumptious culinary delicacy.

 

Nasi lemak may have a bad reputation,

No one can resist its temptation,

Acknowledging its fat content,

About its allure let’s not pretend.

 

A perfect mix of flavours,

Awaiting you to savour,

A secret recipe of spices,

An aroma that entices.

 

Aromatic rice infused with coconut milk,

Flavoured with pandan leaves smooth as silk,

Garnished with roasted peanuts, cucumber slices and ikan bilis,

And a liberal serving of sambal that’s pure bliss.