Not-to-Be-Missed Penang Dishes for Newcomers – Mouth-watering Delights for Foodies

You would be able to enjoy some delicious Hokkien mee at many of the night markets in Penang. You will find that this distinctive dish would feature prawns and a flavourful broth that would tantalize your taste buds. The broth for this dish would be made with dried shrimp, prawn shells and heads, and pork bones. Yellow egg noodles, rice noodles, pieces of roast pork and prawns are added as well.

Another typical culinary creation in Penang would be nasi lemak, which happens to be a sweet-smelling rice dish that is cooked with coconut milk. Often enjoyed for breakfast, it can be found in many Asian countries too. In Malaysia, this dish typically features anchovies, sambal (a zesty sauce), a boiled egg and peanuts. However, street food vendors would often present it with fried fish or chicken, cockles, and a fried egg; frequently, a dish of spicy meat would also be included.

The much-loved satay consists of meats on small skewers that are grilled over charcoal; diners will often be provided with a ground peanut curry sauce in which to dip the satay. The most popular choices of meat would be beef and chicken. Satay may be considered the Malaysian alternative to barbecue and would be a wonderful choice for a meal or snack. It would always be an appealing experience to enjoy a plate of satay with a cool beer!

This irresistible juicy, saucy, and spicy chicken dish which is native to northern India was brought over to Penang by migrants from the subcontinent. You would find delicious Tandoori chicken at places like Penang's Little India. To prepare this dish, chicken would be marinated in yoghurt along with spices and cooked in a traditional oven for an extended period. It would typically be served accompanied by naan, a fragrant flatbread that would complement the chicken perfectly.

Your sampling of Penang's outstanding foods wouldn't be complete without trying out the local version of laksa, a hot tangy soup with a distinctive fragrance that contains thick white noodles. It would often be completed with fresh greens and limes, with small pieces of tuna also sometimes added. Laksa is noted for its unique taste that combines sweet and sour flavours. An accommodation choice to consider at which you could base yourself as you try out Penang dishes would be Sky Residence Prai where you could stay at centrally located serviced apartments in Bukit Mertajam.

Penang will also offer its share of delectable desserts and a great choice in this regard would be the yummy cendol. You will find that cendol would typically feature shaved ice, a chewy green jelly made from rice flour, coconut milk, kidney beans and brown sugar. Although this may sound like a rather strange combination, it will be delicious and would be a marvellous treat to enjoy on a warm day in Penang.