Ex-hotel chef attracts dinner crowds for nasi lemak goreng & juicy ayam goreng berempah

“Do you will have nasi lemak goreng in Singapore?” I curiously queried Aaron, my colleague and go-to information on Singaporean delicacies. He shook his head no in response. 

The primary thought that got here to my thoughts was “Dang, the Singaporeans are lacking out.”

I recalled the fairly hazy first time I used to be launched to this sinful, calorie-laden nasi lemak- impressed dish. After one too many gin and tonics, I swung by a close-by native mamak for the final word post-drinking supper (by a advice of a pal): the nasi lemak goreng. One chunk and my booze-soaked tastebuds have been hooked. 

So when phrase unfold of an ex-hotel chef turning heads together with his nasi lemak goreng, I used to be intrigued. Time to make a visit to Chef Fauzey Nasi Lemak Goreng, which is situated in Outdated City, PJ. Clang! Clang! Clang! The audible sound of Chef Fauzey frying the rice in his large wok alongside the assortment of nasi lemak fixings and an enormous vat of sambal— I knew I used to be in the correct place. 

What I attempted at Chef Fauzey Nasi Lemak Goreng

“Mak cik, Nasi Lemak Goreng dengan Ayam Goreng Berempah satu (RM9),” I positioned my order excitedly to the auntie patiently ready to take my order. For these of you who’re unfamiliar with Bahasa Melayu, that interprets to ‘one order of fried nasi lemak with the spiced fried hen’. S

The type-looking auntie (which I later found is Chef Fauzey’s spouse) strikes at lightning velocity as she tops off my large plate of nasi lemak goreng with a beneficiant pool of sambal, cucumber slices, fried prawn and their famed ayam goreng berempah. 

I discovered a seat close by and wasted no time digging into the inviting plate of nasi lemak goreng. This was not your strange nasi lemak rice— as an alternative of the same old white coconut milk rice, Chef Fauzey fries the santan rice together with his do-it-yourself sambal within the fiery wok. 

I used to be additionally delighted to be taught that the sambal is cooked for 4 complete hours each morning. Speak about dedication! And this meant that each chunk of the scrumptious rice was full of wok hei and had a delicate spicy flavour. Having wok hei flavoured sambal rice as an alternative of standard nasi lemak rice was definitely an fascinating expertise. 

I paired the rice with extra of the do-it-yourself sambal, secretly hoping for spicy sambal to additional elevate the flavours. Sadly the sambal was very a lot on the milder aspect, so it didn’t actually elevate the style of the rice. But it surely’s good for individuals who are unable to tolerate warmth. 

Hoping to get some respite from the sambal, I dug my fork into the ayam goreng berempah. For these of you who’re unfamiliar, ayam goreng berempah or spiced fried hen is a sort of Malay fried hen that is stuffed with herbs and spices. 

And I’ve to say, Chef’s Fauzey’s ayam goreng berempah is out of this world! It’s crunchy, it’s juicy, has a light-weight crispy crust and bursting with the fragrant flavours of contemporary herbs and spices in it. This in fact comes from Chef Fauzey’s double-frying methodology. 

In truth, the ayam goreng berempah was so yummy that my eating companion instructed we order one other two. Why not, proper? I shook my head fortunately and seconds later, I used to be tearing right into a well-marinated drumstick with crispy pores and skin. Oh blissful days! 

Earlier than I lose observe simply speaking in regards to the ayam goreng berempah, the fried prawn can be extraordinarily flavourful and to not point out, on the candy aspect. Truthfully for RM9, this can be very inexpensive because the portion of rice is enough for a very huge eater. 

It’s 9pm however prospects are nonetheless queuing up for a style of the nasi lemak goreng. As anticipated the ayam goreng berempah is nearly all bought out.

Ultimate ideas

As I ngaw on my hen bone, I take into consideration how nasi lemak puritans may snub their noses at this nasi lemak-inspired dish, however I actually plead you to have a style. Then I depart you to make your personal determination about this. If it really isn’t to your liking, Chef Fauzey presents different variations: Nasi Lemak Kukus & Ayam Goreng Berempah (RM8) and Nasi Lemak Biasa (RM3). 

And my pricey Singaporeans, you’re actually lacking out. Do make your option to Outdated City, Petaling Jaya for a plate of Chef Fauzey’s wonderful nasi lemak goreng. Oh, and get the ayam goreng berempah when you’re at it. Belief me, you’ll preserve making a visit again for extra!

Anticipated harm: RM3 – RM9 per pax

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