Meanwhile, fry the eggs. Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once shimmering, crack the eggs directly into the oil.

As I ngaw on my chicken bone, I think about how nasi lemak puritans might snub their noses at this nasi lemak-inspired dish, but I really plead you to have a taste.Then I leave you to make your own ...

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