When I first found out that I was about to have HEALTHY NASI LEMAK, I was quite skeptical about how it will taste because isn't nasi lemak what it is because it is unhealthy? Sambal Time, located at The Sail at Marina Bay, is able to prove that this is possible with their own spin on the popular local delight, with less sugar and fat, as well as no MSG, coconut milk and deep-frying.

I ordered the Grilled Chicken ($8) which includes a boneless chicken thigh, mushrooms, ikan bilis (anchovies) and omelette 'pancake' egg with an additional medallion. Admittedly, without the coconut milk, there is an absence of flavour in the rice. Thankfully, this is easily rectified through the rest of the components that kind of make you forget you're not eating your usual high-calorie nasi lemak. The sauces range from non-spicy lemon butter to spicy garlic chili sambal. I chose something in between, which would be the sweet sambal, which really compliments the dish, with a spiciness and flavour that's very much to my liking. 😊

The grilled chicken is tender and not dry while the omelette egg 'pancake' is soft and really yummy, along with the mushrooms and anchovies that contribute wholesomely to the overall taste and texture of the nasi lemak! The medallion, while not originally part of the Grilled Chicken set, has got to be my highlight of the whole thing; cauliflower, potato and cheese mashed into one, this reminds of begedil except the medallion packs a lot more flavour with a crisp crust! The combination comes through really well despite the fact that I don't like cauliflower. If you're ordering a set without the medallion, just add it in for $1.50 - totally worth it! 😍

So if you're in the mood for nasi lemak without feeling too unhealthy and guilty, you can check out Sambal Time's more health-conscious version! Let me know what you think of this healthy rendition if you've tried this, or any other healthy spins of supposed unhealthy dishes! They even have a vegetarian and vegan option too! 😁

Thank you to the folks at @sambaltime for the warm and gracious hospitality, and @msjaniceeats for the invite!