Street Food - Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang - Ivan Teh

Street Food - Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang

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Also Known As:
Nasi Padang, Economic Rice (Malay), Padang Food, Masakan Padang

Average Price Per Serving:
SGD $4 - $18

Description:
Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang is named after the city of Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, where it originated. Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang includes rice, vegetables dishes, meat dishes, seafood dishes, fish dishes, and the use of coconut milk, chili and various curries.

Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang features many different types of dishes. Generally, fish and seafood dishes tend to be either fried, or grilled and basted in a spicy, sweet soy sauce (Kichup Manis). Meat dishes tend to be served in wet curry gravy, or a dry curry paste.

The most famous type of curry at a Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang stall is typically Rendang. Rendang is a spicy dry curry paste, typically served on beef or mutton, although various other types of meat can be substituted as well.

Another type of dry curry paste at an Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang stall is Belado. Belado is a spicy dry chili and onion paste used to top various types of meats and vegetables.

Ordering at an Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang just requires you to point at the dish you want. Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang usually provides a great variety of food at value for money prices.

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Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang usually is meant to be shared, as malay communities are typically close-knit, so dining is a communal activity.

These are the top 3 stalls which I feel serve the best Economic Rice (Malay) / Nasi Padang in Singapore.

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Hajjah Mona Nasi Padang
@ 2 Geylang Serai #02-166
Opening Hours: 8am - 7pm Closed Wed