Although most people consider the landscape and cities the main reason to take one of the many holidays to Malaysia, the country is also well know for its diversity of local dishes. Malaysia is made up of a blend of three major races, Chinese, Indian and Malay, who all bring their own unique spin on cooking; the blend of cultures makes for some of the most interesting dishes in the world. This article takes a look at a few of the ‘must try’ foods on offer in this fantastic country.
Satay
First on the list is one of the regions most famous dishes, the Satay. The dish is usually served with a selection of marinated meats at its core – chicken, mutton or beef – that’s diced, mounted on a skewer and then grilled. The grilled meat is then served with a traditional peanut sauce, sliced onion, cucumbers and rice cakes. The main spice in the marinate is turmeric; this is what gives it its yellow colouring. The dish can be easily found throughout the region and really is one of the must try local foods.
Nasi Lemak
The second dish on our list is the hot and spicy Nasi Lemak. The Malay name of the dish translates as ‘rice in cream,’ which aptly describes the core of the dish; rice, mixed with coconut cream and steamed. The steaming process is further enhanced with the addition of pandan leaves, to give the rice a little more fragrance. The dish is traditionally served with boiled egg, anchovies, cucumber slices, roasted peanuts and the condiment sambal. The dish is also a popular amongst those who like a little extra choice, as it’s often served with a selection of options such as, chicken, beef curry and cuttlefish.
Roti Canai
The final dish on our list is another traditional one, Roti Canai. Roti Canai is a type of flat-bread that also goes by the name of roti prata. The roti should be nice and flat and fluffy on the inside, with a crisp outer. The bread is usually served with a bean or fish curry and makes for the perfect a compliment; though there are less savoury options available, including a simple sprinkling of sugar. The other advantage of the dish is its cost; it’s one of the cheapest meals available in the country, much cheaper than a similar dish in the UK, and makes for a great mid-day meal.
This article was written by Thom Sanders on behalf of Qantas. They offer fantastic holidays to Malaysia, as well as other great Singapore holidays.
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