Indonesian · Food & Drink
nasi
Cooked rice
Beginnernoun
Definition
The staple food; nasi goreng, fried rice, is the national dish.
Example
Nasi goreng adalah makanan favorit saya.
Fried rice is my favorite food.
Etymology
'Nasi' comes from the Malay term for 'cooked rice,' an essential staple food in Indonesian cuisine, reflecting agricultural practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nasi' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, foundational in discussions about food and cultural identity.