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Malaysia: Food
A home to many
cultures...
Malaysian cuisine: What to eat
Eating out is very common in Malaysia.
The biggest part of the population seldom cooks at home. The main
reason is that eating out is generally cheaper than buying ingredients
at the supermarket and cooking your own dishes. Another reason is that
eating outside is part of the Malaysian (and other Asian) culture,
there is no better place to get in touch with friends and relatives
than during a delicious meal. Most dishes in Malaysia are either based
on rice or mee. Malay dishes often contains beef, chicken, mutton or
fish; but never pork as Malay food needs to be halal. Chinese dishes
often contains pork. Indian dishes are often vegetarian; and they
never contain beef (though Indians do eat chicken, mutton and fish).
Most dishes will be served with some vegetables; either mixed through
the dish or served as a side dish.
Popular Foods
Malaysian food is heavily influenced by both the Chinese and Indian
cultures. In addition to Malay cooking, you'll find plenty of Indian
or Chinese restaurants in even the smallest towns. George Town, on
the island of Penang, is an excellent place to visit if you're
looking for some of the country's best food. The diversity of
options available around the country highlight the area's rich
ethnic diversity.
Nasi lemak: Nasi
lemak is a Malay breakfast dish that is made from rice, coconut
cream and milk. It's often served wrapped in a banana leaf. It is
found almost everywhere and many claim it to be the national dish of
the country.
Rendang: Rendang
is a dry curried dish that is made with meat that is stewed until
all of the spices are absorbed. It is typically served during
celebratory festivals, particularly those with strong ties to
Indonesia.
Satay: Satay are
spiced and seasoned meat skewers that are typically made with either
chicken or beef. They are grilled and then served with a peanut
dipping sauce. You can often find them at street stalls and they
make a great, cheap late night snack option.
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