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We’ve said it before and all Malaysians know that when it comes to Malaysian food, we’re ready to protect it to the end of our days.
Even more so when it concerns Nasi Lemak.
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Recently, a British journalist caused a lot of chaos in the Twitterverse when she decided to criticise one of our nation’s national dishes.
Katie Morley tweeted about a “wickedly bad” meal that she was served on a 13-hour flight aboard British Airways. Attached to the tweet was a picture of an in-flight nasi lemak.
“In the name of public interest, am sharing this wickedly bad meal British Airways treated me to during a 13hr flight,” she said. “Behold: chicken curry served with anaemic boiled egg, topped with smelly, slimy anchovies. ANCHOVIES. I quite like plane food usually, and this was a 0/10”
To be fair, that nasi lemak doesn’t look the most appetizing.
But of course, when negative words are said about our favourite dish, Malaysians are quick to defend it. Some took the time to let the journalist know that she was served a poor version of nasi lemak and even suggested other versions to try.
After the many replies, Katy tweeted once more to apologise for any offenced caused to Malaysians and clarified that she was not familiar with nasi lemak.
We’ll let this one go because tbh, that didn’t look like the best nasi lemak to be served for your first time. We’re glad Katie’s open to trying real nasi lemak and hopefully she’ll love it as much as us!
For now, just know that us Malaysians will be here to continue to protect our nation’s favourite local foods.
Has anyone you know ever insulted Malaysian food before? What did you say? Let us know!
Info via The Star
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