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- Nasi Kandar. Nasi kandar is one of the best Malaysian dishes, and one of the most filling too! Nasi kandar consists of rice (in Malay, the word “nasi” means rice) and an extensive selection of different curries and side dishes, all of which are served on a single plate.
- Nasi Lemak. There are many contenders for national dishes of Malaysia, but few tantalize the taste buds so thoroughly as nasi lemak. In mainland Malaysia, nasi lemak is considered the national dish, at least among ethnic Malays, and it’s the heartiest Southeast Asian style breakfast you could ask for.
- Roti Canai. One of the best breakfasts in Malaysia is roti canai, a type of flaky flatbread that’s dipped into delectable curry sauces. Seemingly simple, but marvelously filling, roti canai requires a very specific type of bread that has Indian origins.
- Rendang. Few dishes fire up the taste buds, and national sentiment, as much as rendang. This is one of the most famous foods in Malaysia (and it’s also incredibly popular in Indonesia, which claims the dish as its own!)
- Nasi Lemak
- Hokkien Mee
- Nasi Goreng
- Apam Balik
- Char Kuay Teow
- Nasi Champur
- Ikan Bakar
- Roti Canai
- Satay
- Laksa
Nasi Lemak is considered to be Malaysia’s national dish and is one of the most popular dishes to eat in the country. The most common version of Nasi Lemak is rice cooked in coconut milk topped with spicy sambal/chili sauce, served with a boiled egg and wrapped in banana leaves. Delicious!
One of the dishes that are inspired by the Chinese cuisine is Hokkien Mee. This dish consists of fried noodles in various flavors. There are different versions of this dish, such as Hokkien Mee Hae (shrimp noodles), and my personal favorite called Hokkien Char Mee (fried noodles in dark soy sauce). When it comes to Malaysian food, it’s a must to ta...
Nasi Goreng is one of the most classic dishes to eat in Malaysia. It’s made of fried rice with vegetables, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s a simple but delicious dish. Some people eat Nasi Goreng with chicken or with shrimp, but it’s just as good without the meat.
Apam Balik is a snack that originally comes from Sri Lanka, but is just as popular in Malaysia. It’s sold at almost every street market around of the country. It’s almost like a crepe, but much more thick, doughy, and crispy. It’s filled with everything from peanuts to corn, but can also be eaten plain or together with a sweet santana sauce. These ...
No wonder why I love Malaysia so much, they are just as passionate about food as I am! If there’s one dish that you have to taste while you’re in the country, it’s Char Kuay Teow. This is Malaysia’s version of Pad Thai and is made of fried rice noodles, shrimps, bean sprouts, chives, and egg.
Nasi Champur is a traditional Indonesian dish that’s common to eat in Malaysia as well. It’s made with white rice and small portions of meat, vegetables, peanuts, eggs, and fried prawn chips. Depending on where you buy your Nasi Champur it can be served with different kinds of side dishes.
Ikan Bakar is a fish and seafood dish that’s common to eat at local food markets in Malaysia. First you choose your fish/seafood, then it’s marinated it in a spicy and sour sauce before it’s wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over charcoal. It’s served with a delicious sauce made from chilies, garlic, and lime.
Roti Canai is a simple Indian dish that’s served for breakfast, but also as a snack. It’s a fluffy Indian bread that’s fried and served together with a curry. This dish can also be eaten as a dessert, together with banana and condensed milk. It’s heavenly good!
Satay is a popular dish from Indonesia, but is just as popular in Malaysia. Satay is grilled meat on skewers (chicken, beef, or pork), often served with a delicious peanut sauce. It’s a classic dish to eat in Malaysia, so make sure to add it to your Malaysian food bucket list!
Laksa is a popular spicy noodle soup with Chinese and Malaysian influences. It’s made in different ways with slightly different ingredients depending on where you taste it. Some make it with fish and some with prawns.
- Satay. Satays are similar to shish kebabs, but without the vegetables in between the meat. This dish is one of the most popular street food in Malaysia, and it is also served in many high-end restaurants of late, due to its high demand.
- Kuih Angkoo. Kuih Angkoo is a famous pastry, made of glutinous rice flour. It comes as no surprise that the literal Hokkien translation of Kuih Angkoo is ‘red tortoise cake’, once you lay eyes on this Malaysian dish.
- Kuih Gulung. This traditional pastry is also widely known as ‘Kuih Ketayap’ or ‘Kuih Dadar’, throughout Malaysia. In essence, Kuih Gulung is a delicious crepe-like dish, with a sweet coconut filling.
- Bubur Cha Cha. A truly unique appetizer, Bubur Cha Cha is a sweetened coconut-based soup that can be enjoyed as both a starter or a dessert. There are many variations to this soup, due to the number of ingredients that can be added to the recipe.
- Roti Canai. Roti canai is a version of Indian-influenced flatbread that is renowned in Southeast Asian countries, especially Malaysia. It is a traditional food in India and was brought to Malaysia by Tamil Muslim immigrants who have long since settled in the country.
- Nasi Lemak. Nasi lemak is a Malay rice dish made using coconut milk, ginger, red onion and pandan leaves. Nasi lemak tastes even more delicious when served with sauteed sambal, fried peanuts, anchovies and fried eggs.
- Rojak. Rojak is a salad dish made using sliced fruit and vegetables. It has several popular variations, such as fruit rojak, Penang rojak, Indian rojak and many more.
- Asam Laksa. Asam laksa is noodle dish served with spicy fish gravy. It is common to also add sliced onions, chilies, cucumbers and eggs. Asam Laksa originates from the descendants of Baba and Nyonya.
Jul 20, 2023 · The sum of many delicious parts, Malaysian cuisine’s influences include Chinese, Indian and Malay. Ready to give it a try? We’ve compiled a list of 40 of Malaysia’s top foods.
Malay cuisine is the traditional food of the ethnic Malays of Southeast Asia, residing in modern-day Malaysia, Indonesia (parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan), Singapore, Brunei, Southern Thailand and the Philippines (mostly southern) as well as Cocos Islands, Christmas Island, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
A rich variety of traditional food has been developed by Borneo's many tribes and indigenous groups over the centuries; much of it is healthy food, consisting of foraged (now increasingly cultivated due to modernisation) and fermented foods.
