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Malay Malaysian

Nasi Lemak, Beef Rendang, Sambal Belacan — the Malay-Muslim core, Minangkabau-influenced.

12 dishes · 57 ingredients · 8 techniques
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The Pantry

BelacanBelacanShaved IceShaved IceLong BeanLong BeanSweetcornSweetcornPandan LeafPandan LeafSambalSambalRice flourRice flourLemongrassLemongrass
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Proteins

EggEggBeefBeefAnchovyAnchovyChickenChickenMackerelMackerelSalted EggSalted Egg

Vegetables

Long BeanLong BeanCucumberCucumberTofuTofuCarrotCarrotCabbageCabbageBean SproutBean SproutBanana LeafBanana Leaf

Fruits

TamarindTamarindBananaBananaCoconutCoconutLimeLime

Herbs & Spices

Pandan LeafPandan LeafLemongrassLemongrassTurmericTurmericGarlicGarlicGingerGingerChili PepperChili PepperCuminCuminShallotShallotGalangalGalangalKaffir Lime LeafKaffir Lime Leaf

Grains & Staples

SweetcornSweetcornRice flourRice flourPeanutPeanutRiceRiceFlourFlourSesameSesameRed BeanRed BeanJasmine RiceJasmine RiceTapioca StarchTapioca StarchToasted CoconutToasted Coconut

Dairy & Fats

Coconut MilkCoconut MilkButterButterCondensed MilkCondensed Milk

Sauces & Condiments

BelacanBelacanSambalSambalSugarSugarsaltsaltSoy SauceSoy SaucePalm SugarPalm SugarTempehTempehrose syruprose syrupSambal BelacanSambal BelacanFood ColoringFood Coloring

Other

Shaved IceShaved IceYeastYeastFish CrackerFish CrackerGrass JellyGrass Jelly

How They Cook

Techniques that define this cuisine

01

Deep Frying

Nasi LemakPisang Goreng
02

Steaming

Kuih LapisNasi Lemak
03

Stir Frying

Spicy Malaysian Tofu and Long Bean Stir-Fry
04

Marinating

Ikan BakarMalaysian Satay
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Grilling
Boiling
Simmering
Braising

Signature Dishes (12)

Ais Kacang
Ais Kacang
Easy30m
Apam Balik
Apam Balik
Easy45m
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang
Hard4h
Cendol
Cendol
Easy17m
Ikan Bakar
Ikan Bakar
Medium1h
Kuih Lapis
Kuih Lapis
Medium2h
Lontong
Lontong
Medium2h
Malaysian Satay
Malaysian Satay
Medium4h
Nasi Kerabu
Nasi Kerabu
Medium1.5h
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemak
Medium44m
Pisang Goreng
Pisang Goreng
Easy30m
Spicy Malaysian Tofu and Long Bean Stir-Fry
Spicy Malaysian Tofu and Long Bean Stir-Fry
Medium21m

Other regions

Siblings within Malaysian — each its own tradition.

Chinese Malaysian
4

Hokkien-Cantonese-Hainanese hawker tradition — Char Kway Teow, Hokkien Mee, Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Chicken Rice.

Indian-Mamak Malaysian
3

South-Indian-Tamil-Muslim trader cooking — Roti Canai, Murtabak, Mee Goreng. The 24-hour Mamak stall is a Malaysian institution.

Peranakan-Nyonya Malaysian
3

Penang and Malacca's Chinese-Malay fusion — Assam Laksa, Curry Laksa, Otak-Otak. The Straits-born Chinese kitchen.

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