Best Nasi Lemak - Desa Melawati, Ulu Klang
RM2.50 - 1 cup of rice and the usual peanuts, anchovies, egg, cucumber and sambal (I asked for less0. Delicious cockles cooked Malay style with coconut milk, lemon grass, onions, kaffir leaves....
The makeshift outdoor next to the drain stall. Morning only.
In times past (27 years ago to be exact) I have to thank these makciks and pakciks for their delicious, stomach-filling and nutritious breakfast. Of course today you can have this favourite Malaysian breakfast at any time of the day at Sakura, KopiTiams and mamak stalls.
Mind you we were really taken care off because in those days. They use the ladle and up to 2 big scoops of humonguos pandan and ginger infused aromatic nasi lemak will go into the newspaper lined with banana leaf. I will just go for the biasa which is RM0.80. Sotong pieces is a luxury. Packed it home and make a cup of thick Milo you have a common college students' breakfast. It is no wonder my generation always yearns for nasi lemak when overseas. I wondered if this sentiment is seared into our soul due to taste buds imprinted with the smell and taste of this wonder food or is it a celebration and remembrance of our survival?
Students' life back then is different and with RM250 a month of allowance I got to stretch it for rental, fuel, motor maintenance and chap fan for lunch and dinner. McDonalds' outing was just a meager once a month thing. My favourite - strawberry milkshake, yeah the good ole days.
I am wondering whether my son's generation will remember this dish when overseas given their consumption of a wide variety of gastronomic delights available. With no sentimental taste and smell roots and survival instinct honed by budgeting they will be a global citizen. And I believe it is a good thing.
Mind you we were really taken care off because in those days. They use the ladle and up to 2 big scoops of humonguos pandan and ginger infused aromatic nasi lemak will go into the newspaper lined with banana leaf. I will just go for the biasa which is RM0.80. Sotong pieces is a luxury. Packed it home and make a cup of thick Milo you have a common college students' breakfast. It is no wonder my generation always yearns for nasi lemak when overseas. I wondered if this sentiment is seared into our soul due to taste buds imprinted with the smell and taste of this wonder food or is it a celebration and remembrance of our survival?
Students' life back then is different and with RM250 a month of allowance I got to stretch it for rental, fuel, motor maintenance and chap fan for lunch and dinner. McDonalds' outing was just a meager once a month thing. My favourite - strawberry milkshake, yeah the good ole days.
I am wondering whether my son's generation will remember this dish when overseas given their consumption of a wide variety of gastronomic delights available. With no sentimental taste and smell roots and survival instinct honed by budgeting they will be a global citizen. And I believe it is a good thing.
Directions: Alongside Jalan 5/4C, Desa Melawati. MRR2 from Cheras. From Cheras passed the zoo and Tmn Melawati, then pass Wangsa Maju Petronas junction (left turn). Still on MRR2 you will reach flyover (Genting Highlands). Do not take flyover, take left and then keep right (under flyover) and will be at traffic lights junction. Turn right and go straight. Take 1st left turn and you will see a row of shops. ituated at the left most of the row of shops.
Comments
NKotB... I have problem if too much sambal so I always asked fro a small scoop. The pot of sambal must be very enticing to some.
Selba... I think so as the major ingredients seems to be the same. I should have eaten before in Indonesia.
MD3... Uniquely Malaysia, may even be the most recognisable Malaysian food besides sate.
TT... I think you are in Taman Melawati (adjacent to Desa Melawati) Medan Selera. Alot of Malay food there.
BB... I agree with plain nasi lemak. Just that I may need two packs.
L239... I think a lot of tumeric powder. Together with kaffir lime leaves and lemon grass they predominate.
WMW... Malaysia Boleh the most missed food when away.
LI... The condiment makes or breaks. Even the colour and texture are important factors to the fussy gourmand.
FfT... Must be Chinese style nasi lemak, in Kepong?
CampC... Love it well!