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The last Nasi Lemak on the tray was found waiting patiently to be devoured. It had been sitting on the tray for almost an hour after being packed.
Finally released from the confines of the banana leave, the Nasi Lemak looked so beautiful in front of me. Rice mounted in the middle, with a slice of a omelet, some crispy fried anchovies and groundnuts, some kangkung and my additional side dish of fried mince meat surrounding the mount. A big pile of Sambal sat on the top of the rice mount, with some slices of cucumbers acting as the base. The cucumber spot was excellent, adsorbing the some of the sambal taste. I like!
I dug in immediately. Rice and Sambal for the first mouthful. Yummy! Although the rice was a little cold, the aromatic smell could still be picked up, although not so strong. The sambal was okay, not spicy hot at all. No wonder no complaints from my father. However, my mother did mentioned that it was a little sour, too much tamarind paste. I thought it was still bearable, even nice after the first mouthful. Perhaps, my bias!
I tried to eat slowly, to prolong the experience without having to have any additional helpings. Mouthful by mouthful, the Nasi Lemak went into my stomach. Sometimes with some anchovies, sometimes with some groundnuts, occasionally with kangkung and cucumber, meat and omelet, but always with the rice and Sambal. Savouring the various taste. Enjoying the Malaysian taste. Remembering the homemade experience...Delicious! Just delicious!!! I couldn't help but feel proud of myself.
Ah, but all good things must come to an end. Mine came within a short 10 minutes, even with the rerun of Princess Hours in front of me. Sigh. Since I've decided there wouldn't be any second helpings for lunch, I guess I have to wait until dinner time before I can get to re-experience the bliss and joy of having Nasi Lemak again. To satisfy my craving, once again.
My mouth is watering as I write this, but indulge I mustn't!
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