Joanna James
Street food in Malaysia provides delicious, cheap and convenient meals and it is one of the best ways to get in touch with the local culture. Here are a few not to be missed food.
Feel the taste of Malaysian flavours while you savour this coconut milk dish. This popular brunch item is refreshing and filling simultaneously. Its rice cooked in a pandan leaf and coconut milk will give you a one-of-a-kind taste of local food. Whether you are staying at a family hotel in Ipoh or in one of the many properties like Travelodge Ipoh, Nasi Lemak is available in any corner of Malaysia.
When translated to English, it comes as “dip-dip”! As suggested by its name, all you have to do is to dip vegetables, sausages, fish balls, meatballs, seafood, bamboo skewers of meat into your favourite soup broths and sauces.
You will come across two main types of rojak popular in Malaysia. Sliced vegetables and fruits is the most popular type and it includes unripe mangoes, guava, jambu air (watery rose apple, pineapple, bean sprouts, turnip and cucumber. Other versions include Chinese fritters and slices of deep-fried tofu.
Have you ever tried grilled fish cakes? This dish is best eaten fresh, after a few minutes ithas been grilled in a banana leaf parcel. You can consume it as a standalone snack or side dish.
The origins of Popiah runs back to the region of Chaoshan in south-eastern China and the province of Fujian. This dish is quite similar to Vietnamese spring roll and lumpia.
Have you ever wondered what makes the mouthwatering Malaysian Chilli Crabs so special? They are stir-fried in a thick sauce, vinegar, tomato paste, and a mixture of sambal and egg. Come prepared to get your hands dirty as you extract that fresh, firm, and savoury meat.
The name of this popular street food is often used to refer to noodle dishes that are famous in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. This type of noodles can be easily identified by their bright yellow colour and thickness.
You shouldn’t be surprised to hear that this dish is popular as the national food in Malaysia. This filling yet scrumptious dish gives you the taste of ginger, chicken broth and the aroma of pandan on a bowl of rice. As a tip of advice, eat a spoonful with ginger and chilli dip.
Here is a top choice for those who are in search of a quick brekky fix. Kaya Toast is a popular morning street food in Malaysia. Entice your taste buds with this thin melt-in-your-mouth toast served with a thick jam made with coconut, sugar, egg, slabs of butter, and coffee.
If you are craving unami flavours, try out a Bak Chor Mee dish – also known as minced pork noodles. An excellent choice for a late-night nosh. The dish is blanched egg noodles tossed in black vinegar, chilli paste and oil. It is served with sliced and minced deep-fried lard and pork dumplings.
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