Nasi Lemak

Singaporeans are in love with lemak (richness bestowed by coconut cream). The Malay breakfast dish of Nasi Lemak (rich rice) has rice cooked in coconut milk served with a spicy sambal, fried anchovies, fried peanuts, and perhaps an egg and cucumber slices. It’s simple but satisfying. The Chinese have adopted the dish and thrown in a multitude of other side dishes like sausages, fried chicken wings, luncheon meat, fish cake, and various cooked vegetables.

In my opinion, this is an elevated version of our own tapsilog because of the addition of spicy and rich side condiments. If you're in Singapore or Malaysia, this is the go-to-dish that you need!