A Chinese social media influencer has inadvertently delighted Malaysian netizens with her endearing mistake of confusing the country's beloved national dish, nasi lemak, with a Chinese rice dumpling (zongzi).

In a viral Facebook video that has captured the hearts of viewers, the influencer documented her culinary "discovery" while exploring Malaysian cuisine. The amusing moment unfolded as she unwrapped what she believed to be an unusually shaped rice dumpling, only to be greeted by the aromatic and distinctly Malaysian contents within.

"So this is what's inside!" she exclaimed with genuine surprise as she peeled back the banana leaf wrapping, revealing the classic nasi lemak components fragrant coconut rice accompanied by sambal, egg, and chicken. The influencer noted the unexpected spiciness of her discovery, clearly unprepared for the signature heat of Malaysian cuisine.

The confusion is somewhat understandable given the similar wrapped presentation. Traditional Chinese zongzi are glutinous rice dumplings typically filled with meat, beans, or egg yolk, wrapped in bamboo leaves, and served during the Dragon Boat Festival. However, the Malaysian nasi lemak, with its distinctive combination of coconut-infused rice and spicy accompaniments wrapped in banana leaf, offers an entirely different culinary experience.

The video has sparked a wave of good-natured amusement across Malaysian social media, with locals finding joy in this charming cultural misunderstanding.