Aussie writer praises Nasi Lemak, several netizens call it ‘uninteresting and tasteless’

Ben Groundwater praises nasi lemak in an article titled “Forget Vegemite on toast – this is how to start the day right”.

, a beloved breakfast dish in Malaysia, has earned international recognition, with an Australian travel writer dubbing it “the perfect breakfast.”takes readers on a journey through the dish’s iconic ingredients and history, advocating for it over more traditional Australian breakfast options.Groundwater begins by breaking down the components of nasi lemak, explaining that the name directly translates to “rich rice” in Malay.

“And that would be enough for a hearty breakfast. But then you add the classic condiments: small, dried anchovies called ikan bilis; crunchy roasted peanuts; slices of cooling cucumber; a boiled egg, peeled and split in half; and sambal, a fiercely spicy and highly addictive chilli-based sauce,” he wrote.

Towards the end of his article, he suggests on where to enjoy a plate of nasi lemak in Kuala Lumpur, recommending the famous Nasi Lemak Tanglin, a popular spot that has been serving the dish since 1948. “You can pick 5 random ingredients in your fridge, throw it together and make it the national dish of a nation. beggars belief, but that’s what this dish is,” the same user said.

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