The delights of Malaysian cuisine – Some of the most popular foods


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Fragrant spices, fiery flavours, and creamy curries influenced by Indian and Arabic flavours are what you’ll find when you taste Malaysian foods. Here are some famous dishes you can find here!

Nasi Lemak
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Here, simple, white rice gets a creamy makeover that elevates it from a side dish to the main attraction. With the addition of coconut and lemongrass in this simple recipe, you can make aromatic rice with a tropical flavour

Asam Pedas Fish

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Asam pedas means "hot sour," so get ready for a surprise for your taste senses. It's simple to make this spicy, delicious favourite. Fish is simply simmered in okra, tomato, tamarind juice, and spices. You can find this dish in many of the best restaurants in Langkawi.
Pickled Green Chillies

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You can make this tangy, crispy snack in no time with just four ingredients. Naturally, you must wait a few hours for the brine to work its magic. But everything worthwhile takes time. You can eat these with almost anything and spice up any dish.

Sambal Belacan

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Sambal belacan is a hot Malaysian condiment composed of lime juice, chiles, and belacan (shrimp paste). A spicy paste is created by combining all the ingredients and is used to flavour dishes like rice, noodles, and curries. Additionally, it works well as a marinade or relishes for fish and meat.