Tag Archive for: Malaysian Cuisine

Malaysia – Hinava Ginapan

Kadazan-Dusun people from Sabah, Malaysia, live in the North Borneo island that has a long shoreline. Kadazan refers to all Tangara tribes that live in Sabah West Coast region, while other native tribes except the Tangara tribe called Dusun. For Kadasan-Dusun people, eating fish has become their tradition since they have enough resources for fresh seafood. One of their favorites is Hinava Ginapan.

Malaysia – Nasi Kerabu

In Southeast Asia, Malaysia becomes the only MotoGP organizer, also serves all the MotoGP supporters with their culture, hospitality, and culinary. Malaysian food use rice as their base. Nasi Kerabu is one of them.

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia – Curry Puff

Curry puff is the most wanted snack that they serve with tea in SINGAPORE and in MALAYSIA as well. This dish is also famous in Indonesia but with a different name. The compulsory ingredients are potatoes, onions, meat and eggs. Karipap pusing is another name of curry puff which is called in MALAYSIA and in SINGAPORE.

Malaysia – Kek Lapis Sarawak

Southeast Asia place where more than a thousand island lays around the equator, create multiple culture and tradition. Dominated by Malay race and share the same history. As a tourist, you can found Kek Lapis Sarawak national feast like on Eid Al-Fitr, Christmas, or Deepali.

Malaysia – Manuk Pansoh

When visiting Malaysia, you can go to the Sarawak Chamber, the world’s largest underground cave chamber. As a part of the Southeast Asia region, some Malaysian dishes use bamboo for cooking their meal. Manuk Pansoh is one of them.

Singapore, Malaysia – Mee Siam

As we know that Singaporeans usually eat noodles and rice in their every meal so this dish which is called ” MEE SIAM ” is also based on “NOODLES’ and “RICE”. It is not only famous in Singapore but also in Malaysia due to its taste and type of food. This is very sour, spicy, sweet, and different kinds of stuff. Shrimps can also play a vital role in this dish but are not compulsory. This dish is first cooked by Terence Cao.

Indonesia, Malaysia – Traditional Mutton Rendang

Mutton Rendang is a special meat-based dish that is originated from the Minangkabau region or the state of Indonesia. This dish mutton rendang is cooked on special types of events like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha, special features such as parties, big events or weddings, etc. Mutton Rendang is a traditional dish of Indonesia and Malaysia because it is originated in Indonesia. There are many types of traditional dishes here but this one is the top traditional dish.

Indonesia, Malaysia – Traditional Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng is a special type of dish popular in the Southeast Asian region, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia. This dish is a type of fried rice in Indonesian style with pieces of bite-size chicken pieces and sweet soy sauce. Nasi Goreng is an Indonesian national cuisine and also is originated from the Southeast Asian Country Indonesia. However, it is originated in the 16th century by Chinese immigrants in Indonesia but it becomes popular almost in the 19th century.

Malaysia – Mee Kolok

Malaysian dish is known for its rich taste to create by mixing a different kind of spice to create an umami taste that never could be forgotten. But for a tourist that wants something different to taste, you can taste Mee Kolok from Sarawak Malaysia.

Malaysia – Bak Kut Teh

Malaysia, home to 31 million people, create different cultures, tribes, and tradition. Bak Kut Teh is a bony meat pork soup, usually use pork ribs for its ingredient. Now Bak Kut Teh becomes one of the Malaysian iconic traditional dishes