Chinese National Mistakes Nasi Lemak for a Rice Dumpling – Netizens Can’t Handle It!

Source: SAYS

A Chinese national has recently gone viral for confusing Malaysia’s iconic nasi lemak, wrapped partially in a banana leaf, with zongzi, a traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling. Her lighthearted mistake sparked a wave of laughter and sarcasm online!

“This Isn’t My Usual Dumpling?”

In a Douyin video posted on Sunday, 22 December, the content creator—who boasts over 21,000 followers—shared her surprise at the unfamiliar “zongzi” she purchased.

“It looks like this inside? There’s an egg in here,” she commented as she inspected the dish.

Upon tasting, she exclaimed, “There’s also some chilli sauce. This is spicy.” She then discovered a piece of chicken, humorously dubbing the dish as the “Malaysian rice dumpling.”

Viral Reactions

The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 8,800 likes and 7,100 shares. While some Douyin users were quick to clarify her mistake, others seized the opportunity to poke fun by suggesting other “Malaysian versions” of traditional foods.

Netizens Play Along

Amid the amusement, the comment section lit up with hilarious responses, with Malaysians chiming in on how the nasi lemak is deeply ingrained in their culture. Some joked that the confusion was a brilliant marketing move for nasi lemak. Others shared even more quirky comparisons between Malaysian and Chinese dishes.

This lighthearted cultural mix-up reminds us how food continues to connect people from around the world—sometimes in the funniest ways possible!