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A popular dish based on rice in Malaysia is {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}}, rice steamed with coconut milk and pandan leaves to give it a rich fragrance. Of Malay origin, {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}} is very popular and frequently referred to as the [[national dish]]. It is customarily served with {{Lang|ms|ikan bilis}} or fried anchovies, peanuts, sliced [[cucumber]], hard-boiled eggs and ''[[sambal]]''. Although it is often considered a breakfast dish, it is served in a variety of ways and commonly eaten at any time of day due to its versatility. For a more substantial meal, {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}} may be served with fried chicken, curries, or a spicy meat stew called ''[[rendang]]''.

[[Congee]] is a type of rice [[porridge]] or gruel popular among Malaysia's ethnic communities. It is eaten primarily as a breakfast food or late supper. It is also considered particularly suitable for the sick as a mild, easily digestible food.~~<ref>Robert Saunders (1789) "Boutan & Thibet", ''Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'' Vol. 79, p. 101</ref>~~ Congee is called {{Lang|ms|bubur}} in [[Malay language|Malay]]; 粥 written in [[Chinese language|Chinese]], pronounced as ''zhou'' in [[Mandarin Chinese]] and ''juk'' in [[Cantonese]]; and ''kanji'' (கஞ்சி) in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. It may be served plain with little embellishment, or cooked with ingredients like fish slices, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and spices. The importance and popularity of congee in the Malaysian diet is such that [[bubur ayam]] or chicken congee is a permanent fixture on the menu of Malaysian [[McDonald's]] restaurants.

[[Congee]] is a type of rice [[porridge]] or gruel popular among Malaysia's ethnic communities. It is eaten primarily as a breakfast food or late supper. It is also considered particularly suitable for the sick as a mild, easily digestible food. Congee is called {{Lang|ms|bubur}} in [[Malay language|Malay]]; 粥 written in [[Chinese language|Chinese]], pronounced as ''zhou'' in [[Mandarin Chinese]] and ''juk'' in [[Cantonese]]; and ''kanji'' (கஞ்சி) in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. It may be served plain with little embellishment, or cooked with ingredients like fish slices, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and spices. The importance and popularity of congee in the Malaysian diet is such that [[bubur ayam]] or chicken congee is a permanent fixture on the menu of Malaysian [[McDonald's]] restaurants.

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 A popular dish based on rice in Malaysia is {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}}, rice steamed with coconut milk and pandan leaves to give it a rich fragrance. Of Malay origin, {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}} is very popular and frequently referred to as the [[national dish]]. It is customarily served with {{Lang|ms|ikan bilis}} or fried anchovies, peanuts, sliced [[cucumber]], hard-boiled eggs and ''[[sambal]]''. Although it is often considered a breakfast dish, it is served in a variety of ways and commonly eaten at any time of day due to its versatility. For a more substantial meal, {{Lang|ms|nasi lemak}} may be served with fried chicken, curries, or a spicy meat stew called ''[[rendang]]''.
-[[Congee]] is a type of rice [[porridge]] or gruel popular among Malaysia's ethnic communities. It is eaten primarily as a breakfast food or late supper. It is also considered particularly suitable for the sick as a mild, easily digestible food.<ref>Robert Saunders (1789) "Boutan & Thibet", ''Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'' Vol. 79, p. 101</ref> Congee is called {{Lang|ms|bubur}} in [[Malay language|Malay]]; 粥 written in [[Chinese language|Chinese]], pronounced as ''zhou'' in [[Mandarin Chinese]] and ''juk'' in [[Cantonese]]; and ''kanji'' (கஞ்சி) in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. It may be served plain with little embellishment, or cooked with ingredients like fish slices, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and spices. The importance and popularity of congee in the Malaysian diet is such that [[bubur ayam]] or chicken congee is a permanent fixture on the menu of Malaysian [[McDonald's]] restaurants.
+[[Congee]] is a type of rice [[porridge]] or gruel popular among Malaysia's ethnic communities. It is eaten primarily as a breakfast food or late supper. It is also considered particularly suitable for the sick as a mild, easily digestible food. Congee is called {{Lang|ms|bubur}} in [[Malay language|Malay]]; 粥 written in [[Chinese language|Chinese]], pronounced as ''zhou'' in [[Mandarin Chinese]] and ''juk'' in [[Cantonese]]; and ''kanji'' (கஞ்சி) in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. It may be served plain with little embellishment, or cooked with ingredients like fish slices, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, and spices. The importance and popularity of congee in the Malaysian diet is such that [[bubur ayam]] or chicken congee is a permanent fixture on the menu of Malaysian [[McDonald's]] restaurants.
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