Nasi Tumpang
Traditionally it was staple food for travelers or farmers in kelantan to bring to work.
Nasi tumpang. But even when muddled up nasi tumpang is humble in taste. Nasi tupe traditionally associated with the region of kelantan this flavorful malaysian dish consists of rice that is layered with various dishes then wrapped inside a cone shaped banana leaf. It was originally meant for farmers who had to work long hours in padi fields and farms. Zainab ahmad shiyuti is the co owner of the belanga restaurants.
This recipe was first published in flavours magazine. In addition nasi tumpang is also a favorite food among travelers due to the fact that its nicely packed in banana leaf and is highly portable. Nasi tumpang is a main grain for kelantans fishermen and farmers. Nasi tumpang is delicious hand made rice wrapped up in the shape of a cone with banana leaves.
It is called nasi tumpang as all the condiments tumpang or borrow space in the rice. Rice and condiments were packed in a banana leaf cone so that farmers could take them to the sawah padi paddy fields for lunch. In contrary indonesian usually make nasi tumpeng to celebrate important event. Very good indeed i enjoyed eating this a lot more than the usual nasi lemak.
Nasi tumpang is rice with different layer of dishes wrapped in a cone shape with banana leaf packed. The flavours were just right. Nasi tumpeng dish is ladened with symbolical meanings and well wishes best suited for your important moments. Due to busy on work their wives always pack the rice together with leftover dishes and wrap it with banana leaf for their husbands who are busy on work as well as doesnt back home till late.
While it doesnt have the immediate coconutty allure of nasi lemak it takes from each element without drowning out the other. It is packed tightly consisting an omelette beef or fish floss and shrimp or fish local curry sweet sambal gravy and cucumbers. Nasi tumpeng is originated from central java and was part of the keraton royal family tradition.