Nasi Lemuni Explained

Nasi lemuni is a rice dish originating from the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.^[3] The dish is prepared with a herb, Vitex trifolia, locally known as lemuni.^{[4] [5]}

Nasi lemuni is consumed in the same manner as the nasi lemak. People would complement the dish with sides and condiments commonly found in nasi lemak e.g. sambal, ayam goreng, dried anchovies, cucumber slices and hard boiled egg. It is commonly eaten during breakfast and lunch, or both.

Health benefits

It's traditionally eaten as a confinement dish as it is believed that vitex trifolia can enhance blood flow, balance hormones, and improve one's digestion.^[6]

See also

• Nasi dagang
• Nasi lemak
• Nasi kerabu

External links

• Nasi Lemak Warna Hitam? Nasi Lemuni, Hidangan Warisan Penuh Khasiat | Resipi Tok (in Malay) at Destinasi TV
• Apa Rasa Nasi Lemuni Ni? Betul Ke PAHIT MERENGUT? | Resepi Tok (in Malay) at Destinasi TV

Notes and References

1. Web site: Seribu Satu Khasiat dan Keunikan Rasa Nasi Lemuni. Butterkicap. malay. 28 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111124154/https://www.butterkicap.com/open-house/keunikan-nasi-lemuni-seribu-satu-khasiat. 11 November 2020. dead.
2. Web site: [Penang] Nasi Lemuni from Sari Rasa, Astaka Taman Tun Sardon]. Hungryonion. 10 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929212226/https://www.hungryonion.org/t/penang-nasi-lemuni-from-sari-rasa-astaka-taman-tun-sardon/9259. 29 September 2020. dead.
3. Web site: [Penang] Nasi Lemuni from Sari Rasa, Astaka Taman Tun Sardon]. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929212226/https://www.hungryonion.org/t/penang-nasi-lemuni-from-sari-rasa-astaka-taman-tun-sardon/9259. 29 September 2020. 10 August 2018. Hungryonion.
4. Web site: 5 Rice Dishes to Try in Penang Apart From Nasi Kandar. MyPenang. 1 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20211116114312/https://www.mypenang.gov.my/food-lifestyle/my-stories/119/?lg=en. 16 November 2021. dead.
5. Web site: A surprise discovery: Nasi lemuni in KL!. Malaymail. 30 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20211116120420/https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/eat-drink/2017/07/30/a-surprise-discovery-nasi-lemuni-in-kl/1431187. 16 November 2021. dead.
6. Web site: Nasi Lemuni Untuk Ibu Berpantang Bersalin. HasrulHassan. malay. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118233921/https://www.hasrulhassan.com/2017/04/nasi-lemuni-untuk-ibu-berpantang.html. 18 January 2021. dead.