What’s not to love about a dish that can be both savoury and sweet? Pulut Panggang is one of these taste chameleons – its versions may look identical, yet what lies within might partner a curry or a fruit salad! In the Malay language, “pulut” means glutinous rice and “panggang” means grilled or barbecued. Glutinous…
Centuries ago, when traders from China and India visited the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, they sought meals that were filling yet easy to transport. They created a combination of rice and fish curry that became known as “nasi dagang,” or “trader’s rice.” Today it’s popular in the regions of Kelantan and Terengganu as a…
Masak Lemak Daging Salai, or smoked beef in a spicy coconut curry, is loved everywhere in Malaysia, and is a staple in its state of origin, Negeri Sembilan. The charred meat slices take on a full-bodied flavour from a long period of smoking in an offset smoker, rather than a direct-heat smoker. This technique was…
When a dish has a popular abbreviation, that’s a sure sign it is beloved by locals! ICT, aka Ikan Celup Tepung, is a deep-fried fish treat that the people of Terengganu queue for – and visitors should follow their lead. World travellers may recognise the method of ICT as reminiscent of British or Australian fish…
Imagine a snack that’s savoury and sweet, crunchy and chewy, made from fish and flour… Thanks to the fishers of Terengganu, such a thing exists: it’s called keropok lekor, and it’s one of the most popular snacks in Malaysia. Terengganu is the base of Malaysia’s South China Sea fishing industry, and it’s said local villagers…
No fruit in the world divides people like a durian. It smells like hell and tastes like heaven… and only true fans or the bravest food lovers can get past its pungent odour. Yet it is so revered in Malaysia, it’s been declared “the king of fruits”! This country is home to more than 200…
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Tourism Malaysia’s online series Street Food Journeys featuring cooking segments with Masters of Malaysian Cuisine and local chefs, and filmed in Malaysia, covering Laksas of Malaysia in Series 4 and Malaysia as the Melting Pot of Asia in Series 5
Masters of Malaysian Cuisine Partners with MAFI to Promote Malaysian Flavours in Europe The Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) group is getting ready to launch a Europe-based campaign in partnership with The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries of Malaysia (MAFI). The theme for this campaign is Malaysian Flavours in Europe (#MYFlavoursEurope). The aim is…
Terengganu, located on the east coast of the Peninsula of Malaysia, is famous for its pristine beaches and beautiful islands, but its food is not widely known or experienced even by Malaysians, especially those of us who live overseas. In this episode of Street Food Journeys, I rallied the help of Terengganu native and Michelin-trained…
