Nasi lemak is Malaysia’s crown jewel. So when someone dares throw basmati rice (among other things) into the mix, we’re going ...

Set aside. Put the basmati rice in a lidded saucepan then cover with 400ml/¾ pint cold water. Add half of the butter, then cover the pan, place it over a high heat and bring just to the boil.

On 20 July, India banned exports of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to calm rising domestic prices at home. This was followed by reports and videos of panic buying and empty rice shelves at ...