How to pronounce Nasi dagang

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈnasi ˈdaɡaŋ/. In plain English letters that is NAH-see DAH-gahng, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Nasi dagang?

Nasi dagang is a rice dish of Malaysia. Where it comes from: Terengganu and Kelantan. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are rice and fish. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Nasi dagang comes from

Nasi dagang is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map. See all dishes from Terengganu.

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Food of Malaysia

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