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Cuisine in Malaysia
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Malaysia is home to some of the world’s
most exciting cuisines. Here, you can try the exotic Malay, Chinese or
Indian fare, each with its distinctive flavours and styles. Besides,
there are also cuisines derived from a meeting of different cultures,
such as the Nyonya and Indian Muslim foods.
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Malay Cuisine |
Spices and coconut milk are the usual ingredients found in Malay
cuisine. The Malay cuisine itself varies from region to region, with the
Kelantanese cuisine emphasizing on sweetish taste due to the liberal use
of coconut milk and sugar, not unlike the Thai cooking while Kedah food
is spicier owing to the Indian influence since centuries ago.
Nasi Lemak, rice cooked in coconut milk and served with anchovies,
squid, eggs, cucumber and sambal (chili paste), is a popular Malay food.
In the East Coast, Nasi Dagang, fragrant unpolished glutinous rice
steamed with coconut milk and served with tuna fish curry. Nasi Kerabu,
another rice-based dish native to Kelantan, is served with local herbs
and salted fish.
The most famous among tourists, however, is the satay, or skewed meat
marinated in spices and grilled over charcoal fire. It is served with
peanut gravy, rice cubes, cucumber and onions.
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Indian Cuisine |
Indian foods are generally spicy due to the generous use of chillie and
spices. Indians also love yogurt after a meal. The less spicy
alternatives are Kurma (mild meat curry) and tandoori chicken (chicken
baked in clay oven). Southern Indian cuisine is in general hotter than
Northern Indian and Moghul foods while Indian Muslim cuisine includes
fish-head curry, Murtabak and mee goreng.
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Mamak (Indian Muslim) |
Mamak dishes is truly Malaysian style available throughout the country.
Mamak stalls of restaurants are particularly popular among Malaysian
with the wide range of food where some outlets are open 24 hours a day.
Some of the must try are Nasi Kandar (rice served with its special side
dishes), Roti Canai (thin crust bread served with curries) and Teh Tarik
(unique Malaysian tea).
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Malaysia Travel Information
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