Talking About Food And Fruit
Food
is a popular conversational topic in this country and visitors will discover
that Malaysians enjoy eating out. Savour a variety of items at different times
of the day. Malaysia offers Asia's best variety of cuisine given
the wide array of cooking styles and traditions. Eating out here is a
gastronomic adventure ranging form aromatic Malay dishes to piping hot Chinese delicacies
and spicy Indian fare. The unique peranakan, also known as nyonya, cuisine is a
fusion of Chinese and Malay styles.
Cuisine
of Malaysia:
Natural, home grown ingredients
figure prominently in Malay food. Coconut, chili, lemon grass, line leaves,
spices and turmeric are basic ingredients cooked with fish, meat and
vegetables. Try Malaysia's signature dish, satay, consisting of skewers of
thick, succulent marinated meat barbecued over charcoal fire and served with
peanut dip.
The chinese enjoy rice as a staple served with meat or vegetable dishes but noodles feature prominently in great variety and combination. Indian cooking is one of Malaysia's distinctive foods with both southern and northern styles available. A popular Indian Muslin dish is Nasi Kandar. It is a rice meal eaten with chicken, meat or fish in rich, thick gravies and curries.
The chinese enjoy rice as a staple served with meat or vegetable dishes but noodles feature prominently in great variety and combination. Indian cooking is one of Malaysia's distinctive foods with both southern and northern styles available. A popular Indian Muslin dish is Nasi Kandar. It is a rice meal eaten with chicken, meat or fish in rich, thick gravies and curries.
In Sarawak, rice and meat are placed in hollow bamboo tubes and cooked over a fire while in sabah picked dishes are a local specialty.
Popular dished among locals include Roti Canai, a light crispy pancake made form wheat flour and cooked o a griddle. Try it with a cup of Teh Tarik- tea pulled form one mug to another to give it a smoother flavor.
Fruits:
Malaysia has a great variety of
refreshing tropical fruits. some are seasonal while others are available
thought the year. Mangostten is loved for its sweet, juicy white flesh while
the adventurous should try the durian. Controversial for its smell, the locals
call it the "King of fruits".
For a truly Malaysian experience dine out in an open air food court where visitors can enjoy delicious food at affordable prices. Elsewhere, small restaurants televise popular football matches on big screen televisions to pull in the crowd. Kopitiams otherwise known as coffee shops are interesting to dine in. Also look out for vendors selling snacks or drinks on push carts.
For a truly Malaysian experience dine out in an open air food court where visitors can enjoy delicious food at affordable prices. Elsewhere, small restaurants televise popular football matches on big screen televisions to pull in the crowd. Kopitiams otherwise known as coffee shops are interesting to dine in. Also look out for vendors selling snacks or drinks on push carts.
The interesting potpourri of local cuisine has been complemented with cosmopolitan influences and Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Vientiane and Middle eastern cuisine is available in selected restaurants, vegetarian restaurants can be found in major cities in the country mainly serving either Chinese or Indian style dishes.
Visitors should be aware that Muslims only consume halal food and only dine in restaurants, which are certified halal. Pork and alcohol are not consumed by Muslims.
Visitors are encouraged to check the local dailies and hotel what's on guides for current listings on the best dining sports around the country.
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