If you know a little about Indian food, the sight of roti jala may puzzle you. Surely these lacy pancakes are Indian string hoppers? These delicate snacks are believed to have come to Malaysia via Indian immigrants, yet centuries of tweaking and adapting have made roti jala definitively Malaysian. The name translates as “net bread,”…
Any foodie knows that a bowl of steamed rice is simply a support act to a meal. Yet transform that rice into compressed logs and you have lontong – not just a tasty dish but a food culture. The origins of lontong are claimed by both Malaysia and Indonesia, though the cooks of Penang and…
If you are looking for delicious treats to try while visiting Malaysia, traditional kuih keria sira is the perfect start! This sweet, doughnut-like delicacy is enjoyed throughout the country as a snack. Originating in Penang, kuih keria sira is a centuries-old dessert with a unique texture. Popular in the northern states of Perak, Kedah, and…
Mention “kuih” to sweet-toothed foodies and eyes will light up. The fame of these snacks is sweeping the world, and Malaysians are rightly proud of them. Yet of the country’s many kuih, the east coast version – kuih akok – is quite different and, of course, delicious. Kuih akok, or simply akok, a traditional dessert…
Ever seen a splashing chicken? No, not a hen in a bathtub – that’s the translation of Ayam Percik, Malaysia’s favourite charcoal chicken! “Percik” is Malay for “splashing,” a reference to the way the ayam, or chicken, is doused in an aromatic sauce. The dish hails from Kelantan, in the north-eastern part of Peninsular Malaysia,…
Link to video here >> https://youtu.be/mvk-HMw5akQ Ever since Masters of Malaysian Cuisine launched, we have had interest from broadcasters about creating a TV show around our chefs and our content. This aligns with one of my core reasons for creating this group, which is to showcase Malaysian recipes and cooking techniques through the lenses of…
