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- Congee. Congee is a white rice porridge that can be found by different names across Asia, including juk in Korean and Cantonese, moe in Hokkien and teochew, zhou in Mandarin, chok in Thai, and jaou in Bengali.
- Curry Puffs (Karipap) Curry puffs or karipap are traditional Malaysian small fried turnovers made from curried potatoes, called epok-epok in Singapore.
- Fried Popiah (Spring Rolls) Spring rolls are traditional Southeast Asian appetizers that can be served non-fried or fried. The fried version is also known as egg rolls in the US.
- Malay Achcharu. Malay achcharu, also known as Malay pickle, is a popular chutney from Sri Lanka. It is often served as an accompaniment to a rice main dish.
- 1 – Satay
- 2 – Kuih Angkoo
- 3 – Kuih Gulung
- 4 – Bubur Cha Cha
- 5 – Air Cincau
- 6 – Kuih Bahulu
- 7 – Nasi Lemak
- 8 – Kueh Teow
- 9 – Roti Canai
- 10 – Nasi Kandar
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. Though its origin remains unclear, it’s believed that satay was first created in the 19th century by Indonesians. Satays...
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 Angkoo has a Baba Nyonya origin, and it has a sweet taste. It is most often served on a square-cut banana leaf, with sweet fillings in the ce...
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. There are two parts to making the pastry: preparing the batter and putting together the filling. The batter is made by thoroughly kneading a mixture of wheat flour...
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. Tapioca balls, sweet potato cubes, and bananas are just three of many popular ingredients. In Malaysia, the most commo...
Cincau, a Malay word, means ‘grass jelly’ in English. This strikingly sweet food is the star ingredient in Air Cincau, a sweetened drink Malaysians across the country know and love. Simple to make, many Malaysian households prepare and enjoy this drink at all times of the day, from breakfast to supper. Air Cincau consists of chunks of grass jelly, ...
If you walk in the streets of Malaysia and come across a packet of small sponge cakes, the cakes shaped like Bundt cakes, you have just spotted Kuih Bahulu. The main ingredients of this crumbly pastry are all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder. The ingredients are mixed together, poured into a mold, and baked until golden brown. Bahulu G...
Nasi Lemak is Malaysia’s national dish. And based on its popularity amongst both locals and tourists, it is not difficult to see why. This Malaysian food is a flavorsome dish of fragrant white rice, cooked with coconut, sambal (a type of chili gravy), fried egg, fried chicken, fried anchovies, sliced cucumber, and groundnuts/peanuts. Nasi Lemak can...
Kueh Teow is a Chinese street food specialty that has a special place in Malaysian cuisine. Kueh Teow is a dish of flat rice noodles, fried in a wok with shrimp, bean sprouts, egg, and soy sauce. This dish originates from Maritime Southeast Asia, and it has been enjoyed across the continent for centuries. Kueh Teow can be eaten both in a stir-fry, ...
Head to the Mamak stallsat Malaysian food markets or street corners, and you’re sure to catch a waft of the mouthwatering aroma of roti canai. Roti canai is a rich, textured flatbread, and a result of Indian influence on Malaysian cuisine. This hearty food can be eaten as it is or dipped in a range of chicken, fish, and dahl curries. Watching food ...
If you’re visiting the state of Penang in Malaysia, make sure to stop by a Nasi Kandar eatery to try this spicy, filling Malaysian dish. Nasi Kandar always has an appetizing aroma. This is because the rice used in the dish is kept in a scented wooden container, trapping and infusing various herb and spice flavors within the rice. The bed of rice is...
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- Asam Pedas Fish. This is a traditional Malaysian recipe that’s sour, fiery hot, and tastes extraordinarily satisfying. Assam Pedas, or literally “sour spicy,” is a classic Malaysian dish.
- Curry Laksa. Curry Laksa is a Malaysian coconut based curried noodle soup topped with shredded chicken, shrimp, fried tofu, and bean sprouts. A must-try!
- Hawker Style Mee Rebus. Mee Rebus is a traditional Malaysian recipe that can be found across Malaysia. It is made with egg noodles covered in gravy that is thickened with potatoes, and is sweet, spicy and slight sourness.
- Malaysian Sweet Potato and Ginger Bowl. This is a quick and easy traditional Malaysian recipe for lunch or to take to the office. Sweet potatoes are cooked with dried black dates and dried longan and lightly sweetened with rock sugar and served as dessert.
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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!)
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- Nasi Lemak (Coconut Milk Rice) It’s time to reclaim rice. Boring, plain, white rice is given a creamy upgrade here, turning it from a stodgy side to the star of the show.
- Asam Pedas Fish. The clue is in the name here. Asam pedas translates to ‘spicy sour’ so prepare your tastebuds for a treat. Creating this fiery, flavorful, classic is easy.
- Pickled Green Chilies. With only four ingredients, it’ll take you no time to pull together this crunchy, tangy snack. Of course, you have to wait a couple of hours for the brine to do its thing.
- Sambal Belacan. Sambal belacan is a spicy Malaysian condiment made of chilies, belacan (shrimp paste), and lime juice. Everything is blended together to make a piquant paste that’s used to add flavor to rice, noodles or curries.
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Nov 16, 2021 · 1. Nasi Lemak (coconut milk rice) This Malay dish is considered to be the national dish (nasi is the Malay word for rice). It looks simple, but each component requires a significant amount of preparation. The rice has to be cooked carefully with coconut cream (santan) and pandan leaves.
Malaysian Recipes. Dive into the delicious world of Malaysian food with my easy Malaysian recipes! From the comforting flavors of Nasi Lemak to the spiced Chicken Satay and from the fragrant Laksa to the velvety Kaya, these dishes bring the best of Malaysia right to your kitchen.
