The word “ulam” means herb, or indigenous plant, in the Malay language. In that sense, nasi ulam is a dish which uses the ingredients at one’s disposal to augment white rice into a delicious ...

When the rice is completely cooled, gently toss it together with the laksa leaves, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, pegaga, lemongrass and bunga kantan. Use a fork to toss everything together gently.

⅓ cup Thai basil leaves (see Note), shredded, plus extra leaves, to serve ⅓ cup mint leaves, shredded, plus extra leaves, to serve ¼ cup Vietnamese mint leaves (see Note), shredded ...

I HAD my first taste of Nasi Ulam when my cousin’s Thai wife prepared it for my family when we were back on a rare balik kampung trip. The simple yet healthy dish was just the thing to balance ...

How to make Nasi Ulam, Malaysia's herb-infused rice dish. A fragrant blend of fresh herbs and spices, it's a must-try for lovers of Malaysian flavours.

Ulam is typically eaten with anchovies, 'cincalok', or 'belacan', shrimp paste, but most commonly in 'Nasi Ulam', a rice based salad, also known as Kampung salad.

It’s not often that we get rare ethnic dishes served in hawker centres or anywhere in Singapore. My last encounter with anything remotely close to that was Bamboo Nasi Rendang in Chinatown. It’s to my ...

Obscure foods and humble snacks are making a comeback. Meet the little-known Nasi Ulam, see how the Tamil Vadai became Singaporean and appreciate the many cultural interpretations of the curry puff.

A satisfying, well-balanced meal. Nasi Ulam With Beef Rendang, $8.50; extra veggie side $1 The beef rendang is supplied by Redha’s parents’ stall and is tender and flavourful.