Food In Malaysia
Food in Malaysia
Introduction
Nasi Lemak
Nasi lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish.It is also popular in neighbouring countries such as Brunei; Singapore; Riau Islands and
Riau provinces of Indonesia; and Southern
Thailand. Nasi Lemak can be found in the
Southern Philippines prepared by Filipino
Muslims, it is considered one of the most famous dishes for Malay-type breakfast. It is not to be confused with nasi dagang sold in the
Malaysian east coast states of Terengganu and
Kelantan although both dishes can usually be found sold side by side for breakfast. However, because of nasi lemak's versatility in being able to be served in a variety of manners, it is now served and eaten any time of the day.
Roti Canai
Roti canai or roti cane is a type of Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. It is often sold in Mamak stalls in Malaysia; also in Malay,
Minangkabau and Aceh restaurants in Indonesia. It is known as roti prata in Southern Malaysia and
Singapore, and is similar to the Indian Kerala porotta. It is also found throughout Thailand, where it is called "Ro
Tee" and is typically sold by Muslims, most often with street carts, and is usually Halal.
Traditionally roti canai is served with dhal (lentil curry) or any type of curry, such as mutton or chicken curry.
However, the versatility of roti canai as the staple lends itself to many variations, either savoury or sweet, with a variety of toppings and fillings, which includes eggs, banana, sardines and onion. In Thailand, it is usually served sweet - typical fillings include condensed milk, peanut butter, jam and nutella, without the curry.
Asam Laksa
Asam laksa is a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup. Penang Asam Laksa listed at number 26th on World's 50 most delicious foods complied by
CNN Go in 2011. Asam is the Malay word for any ingredients that makes a dish tastes sour (e.g.
Introduction
Nasi Lemak
Nasi lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish.It is also popular in neighbouring countries such as Brunei; Singapore; Riau Islands and
Riau provinces of Indonesia; and Southern
Thailand. Nasi Lemak can be found in the
Southern Philippines prepared by Filipino
Muslims, it is considered one of the most famous dishes for Malay-type breakfast. It is not to be confused with nasi dagang sold in the
Malaysian east coast states of Terengganu and
Kelantan although both dishes can usually be found sold side by side for breakfast. However, because of nasi lemak's versatility in being able to be served in a variety of manners, it is now served and eaten any time of the day.
Roti Canai
Roti canai or roti cane is a type of Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. It is often sold in Mamak stalls in Malaysia; also in Malay,
Minangkabau and Aceh restaurants in Indonesia. It is known as roti prata in Southern Malaysia and
Singapore, and is similar to the Indian Kerala porotta. It is also found throughout Thailand, where it is called "Ro
Tee" and is typically sold by Muslims, most often with street carts, and is usually Halal.
Traditionally roti canai is served with dhal (lentil curry) or any type of curry, such as mutton or chicken curry.
However, the versatility of roti canai as the staple lends itself to many variations, either savoury or sweet, with a variety of toppings and fillings, which includes eggs, banana, sardines and onion. In Thailand, it is usually served sweet - typical fillings include condensed milk, peanut butter, jam and nutella, without the curry.
Asam Laksa
Asam laksa is a sour, fish and tamarind-based soup. Penang Asam Laksa listed at number 26th on World's 50 most delicious foods complied by
CNN Go in 2011. Asam is the Malay word for any ingredients that makes a dish tastes sour (e.g.