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NASI ULAM
Also known as: Nyonya Herb Rice
The Story
A traditional herb rice salad where cold cooked rice is tossed with a myriad of finely chopped raw herbs, spices, and toasted coconut.
Flavor Profile
Aromatic, fresh, and herbaceous with a savory, nutty undertone from the salted fish and kerisik.
Key Ingredients
Cold cooked rice, daun kaduk, daun kesum, turmeric leaves, lemongrass, kerisik (toasted coconut), salted fish/dried shrimp, shallots.
Did You Know?
Requires immense labor to finely julienne the herbs. It is best eaten at room temperature to preserve the texture of the greens.
Average Price
RM Oct-20
Per serving
WHERE TO FIND IT
Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Nasi Ulam
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
11 amazing places to try Nasi Ulam
Nyonya Breeze Desire
Address: 3A-1-7, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Nyonya Lah by Javu
Address: 49, Love Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Kesum Art Restaurant
Address: 104, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
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Niang Penang
Address: 8, Lorong Prangin, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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