Do you enjoy a good laksa? Then travel to the coastal town of Terengganu in North-Eastern Malaysia, where the unique local laksa comes in two colours: red and white! Unlike other Malaysian laksas, Laksa Terengganu Kuah Merah is a noodle dish with gravy-like sauce rather than a broth. “Kuah merah” means “red gravy.” Like its…
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…
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…
Jackie M. to produce and host a new 8-part video series for Tourism Malaysia called Street Food Journeys: Malaysia showcasing top hawker dishes from different states in Malaysia.
