The best dishes to try when traveling to Malaysia
Malaysia is very versatile. Not only in terms of landscape and culture, but also in the culinary field! From typical Malay dishes to Chinese and Indian, you can eat everything at every corner. We have collected our own experiences and listed the best unique dishes to try when traveling to Malaysia.
Satay, Pisang Goreng and Nasi Lemak
satay
Everyone knows satay. In Malaysia, however, it is served with a very tasty peanut sauce. This satay sauce is much oilier and contains some chunkier peanuts. Satay is made from beef, lamb or chicken and is served with pieces of cucumber and onion to neutralize its flavor (⚠️ Beware, it can be quite spicy!).
Pisang Goreng
Bami Goreng? (The Indonesian stir-fried noodles?) That dish is also tasty, but no, we are talking about Pisang Goreng! This is fried plantain that will make you want to lick your fingers. You can also get this almost everywhere. Delicious as a snack, dessert or side dish, so don’t miss your chance to try it when you’re in Malaysia.
Nasi lemak
Nasi Lemak is a typical breakfast in Malaysia. It is a good and nutritious start to the day. Nasi Lemak consists of coconut rice with meat (chicken, lamb or beef) in a curry sauce. There is also a fried or boiled egg and pieces of cucumber. Dried anchovies and peanuts are sprinkled on top for added flavor.
fruit snacks
Malaysia has an abundance of fresh and exotic fruits. You will be surprised by the taste and the price. Because here you pay almost ‘nothing’ for your fresh fruit. Will you try the jackfruit, carambola or papayas? And if you visit Malaysia and you think: “What is that smell?” This large fruit with thorns is the famous “durian” which gives off a rather “peculiar” smell.
⚠️ Be careful not to touch it with your bare hands as it will stay around you for days! Be sure to eat it from a bag with a skewer. Security First!
Taste of various cultures.
Malaysian cuisine naturally consists of many more dishes. However, we would also like to mention these other cuisines that are very popular in Malaysia.
Chinese cuisine!
For example, you can make a very tasty hot pot, where you cook vegetables, meat, and eggs in a pan of water that you put on the table. Or slurp into wonton soup and some delicious spring rolls.
Indian cuisine!
There is also no shortage of delicious Indian dishes. The most delicious fish or meat curries abound. If you are a vegetarian, you must try a Dahlcurry (lentil curry). A little too spicy? Then eat yogurt with it and lots of fresh herbs (like coriander). Another famous Indian dish that is very popular in Malaysia is chicken biryani. This spicy beef fried rice dish is so full of flavor, color, and fragrance that you should definitely try it!
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