How to pronounce Nasi kandar

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈnasi ˈkandar/. In plain English letters that is NAH-see KAHN-dar, 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 kandar?

Nasi kandar is a rice dish of Malaysia. Where it comes from: Penang. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and late at night. Its main ingredients are rice, chicken and seafood. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Nasi kandar comes from

Nasi kandar is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map. See all dishes from Penang.

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