Nasi Lemak, Google Doodle celebrates the rich, fragrant, and spicy dish

In March 2016, Nasi lemak was mentioned as one of the 10 healthy international breakfast foods by TIME magazine.

Nasi lemak is a Malay fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish. Lemak is also popular in neighbouring areas such as Singapore, Brunei, and Southern Thailand. Lemak is considered one of the most famous dishes for a Malay-style breakfast. 

Nasi lemak name is derived from the cooking process whereby rice is soaked in coconut cream and then the mixture steamed. The rice is normally cooked with pandan leaves that give it a distinctive flavour.

Traditionally, Nasi lemak is served with a hot spicy sauce (sambal), and usually includes various garnishes, including fresh cucumber slices, small fried anchovies(ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, and hard-boiled or fried egg.

In March 2016, Nasi lemak was mentioned as one of the 10 healthy international breakfast foods by TIME magazine. A single, full size serving of nasi lemak with additional fried chicken, meat or fish, can be between 800 and well over 1,000 calories.