Nasi Lemuni is a
rice
Rice is the seed of the grass species ''Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or less commonly ''Oryza glaberrima
''Oryza glaberrima'', commonly known as African rice, is one of the two domesticated rice species. It was first domesticated and grown i ...
dish originating from
Malaysia
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. It's traditionally eaten as a confinement dish as it is believed that
vitex trifolia
''Vitex trifolia'', the simpleleaf chastetree, is a large coastal shrub or small tree.
Description
''Vitex trifolia'' is a large coastal shrub or small tree, less than 5 m in height with the stems covered by soft hairs (tomentose). The leaves a ...
, the herb, can enhance blood flow, balance hormones, and improve one's digestion. It's similar to
nasi lemak
''Nasi lemak'' is a dish originating in Malay cuisine that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish. It is also the native dish in neighbouri ...
but it's cooked with an herb known as daun lemuni (English: Vitex trifolia leaves).
Sometime people eat it with
sambal
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,
fried chicken
Fried chicken, also known as Southern fried chicken, is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, pressure fried, or air fried. The breading adds a crisp coating or ...
,
anchovies
An anchovy is a small, common forage fish of the family Engraulidae. Most species are found in marine waters, but several will enter brackish water, and some in South America are restricted to fresh water.
More than 140 species are placed in 1 ...
,
cucumber
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hard boiled egg
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. It is suitable to eat during breakfast and lunch.
See also
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Nasi dagang
''Nasi dagang'' ( Jawi: ناسي داڬڠ, lit. 'trader's rice') is a Malaysian dish consisting of rice steamed in coconut milk, fish curry and extra ingredients such as pickled cucumber and carrots.
It is a well-known breakfast food in the st ...
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Nasi lemak
''Nasi lemak'' is a dish originating in Malay cuisine that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish. It is also the native dish in neighbouri ...
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Nasi kerabu
Nasi kerabu is a Malaysian cuisine rice dish, a type of ''nasi ulam'', in which blue-colored rice is eaten with dried fish or fried chicken, crackers, pickles and other salads. The blue color of the rice comes from the petals of ''Clitoria tern ...
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References
External links
Nasi Lemak Warna Hitam? Nasi Lemuni, Hidangan Warisan Penuh Khasiat , Resipi Tok (in Malay) at Destinasi TV
Apa Rasa Nasi Lemuni Ni? Betul Ke PAHIT MERENGUT? , Resepi Tok (in Malay) at Destinasi TV
Malay cuisine
Malaysian rice dishes
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