Real Nasi Lemak Burger

Steps

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1. 1
   Marinate the chicken in coconut milk with turmeric, chili powder, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Prepare shrimp paste by roasting or softening with water, then add to the mixture. Marinate for as long as possible.
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2. 2
   Prepare pandan-infused rice using the nasi lemak recipe but substituting water with pandan leaf extract. Cook the rice with coconut milk to achieve a light green color.
   ▶ ≈5:49
3. 3
   Scoop the cooked rice and shape it into balls using plastic wrap. Pan-fry gently in a bit of oil until lightly browned to help hold the shape.
   ▶ ≈16:29
4. 4
   Fry the shrimp crackers in oil until lightly browned and crispy. Drain on paper and set aside.
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5. 5
   Coat the marinated chicken with flour mixed with excess marinade for added texture. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
   ▶ ≈28:36
6. 6
   Fry an egg in plenty of hot oil until the edges bubble and crisp up, achieving the characteristic taste of traditional Malay stalls. Cook until the whites are set and the yolk reaches desired doneness.
   ▶ ≈40:18
7. 7
   Assemble the burger by layering: pandan rice bottom bun, cucumber slices, fried chicken, sambal sauce, fried egg, fried shrimp crackers and cashew nuts, then top with the second rice bun.
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8. 8
   Serve and enjoy. The burger should be hearty and packed with all the classic nasi lemak flavors presented in an innovative burger format.
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