Techniques that define this cuisine
Siblings within Malaysian — each its own tradition.
Malay-Muslim core — Nasi Lemak coconut rice, Beef Rendang, Sambal Belacan, Otak-Otak. Minangkabau-influenced, halal.
Hokkien-Cantonese-Hainanese hawker tradition — Char Kway Teow, Hokkien Mee, Bak Kut Teh, Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Penang and Malacca's Chinese-Malay fusion — Assam Laksa, Curry Laksa, Otak-Otak. The Straits-born Chinese kitchen.
