Eat Malaysian Food – 06 Typical Dishes for You to Try

Most commonly consumed for breakfast, it is a type of flatbread that is best when eaten with curry. Roti Canai is extremely popular in the country and is offered in several varieties, depending on the stall you drop by. Some of the varieties include being served with bananas or with an egg inside it (known as roti telur). The combinations you can have with Roti Canai are endless.

Roughly translating to fatty rice, it quite aptly defines the dish. The rice is cooked using coconut milk and topped off with anchovies, sambal and in certain cases eggs. Nasi Lemak is served in two forms; either as a normal dish atop a plate or wrapped in banana leaves. A very popular dish among both the natives and the tourists, one can easily find Nasi Lemak at any local restaurant or hotel cafe, maybe even at the accommodation you snagged with Penang hotel deals!

A treat borrowed from the British during the Colonial Era, egg tarts are quite the hype in Kuala Lumpur. A trend begun by the coffee shops in the city, they quickly grew in popularity until every bakery on the street sold them. Certain bakeries use lard for the pastries while the majority of them make use of butter or margarine. Taste-wise, some make it sweet while some bakers add ginger for a twist.

Translating to “boiled noodles”, this dish comes in a multitude of versions; sometimes made with potatoes, sometimes with beef and on certain occasions with lime juice. The dish is not difficult to make but involves a large number of ingredients that make for a time-consuming task. Mee Rebus is best when made for a crowd as it is quite easy to serve. The popularity of the dish is such that it is served at almost all major hotels such as the Travelodge Georgetown Penang.

Captain’s Chicken Curry is a fine example of authentic Nyonya cuisine, which means it is a blend of both Chinese and Malaysian cuisine. An intricately made paste is the basis of the dish and the spiciness is counterbalanced with a hint of sugar for sweetness. Tamarind is used to obtain the right balance of sourness. This dish is also known as Kari Kapitan in certain corners of the country.

Ranked twenty-sixth on the “World's 50 most delicious foods” list made by CNN, the dish comes in multiple variants depending on where you have it from. The principal elements are shredded fish, usually mackerel, vegetables such as onion, chilli and spices such as ginger. The dish is most commonly served with thick or thin rice noodles. The distinctive flavour of Assam Laksa is derived from its signature broth, a delicious combination of tamarind paste, lemongrass, and aromatic herbs, creating a harmonious blend that tantalises the taste buds.