September 9, 2017 Food

The 9 Most Appetizing Malaysian Foods

9 Appetizing Malaysian foods

The 9 Most Appetizing Malaysian Foods: Have You Tried Them?

Malaysia has a multiracial community so there are a lot of cuisines from Chinese, Indian, Malay… you name it and it is there.

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Here are my own personal favourites in Malaysian foods and beverages:

Roti Jala Malaysian foods - Image courtesy- auriasmalaysiankitchen.com
Roti Jala
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  1. Chicken Curry is usually served with a bowl of rice or it can be had with roti jala. It is thin, net-like crepes with turmeric and coconut milk, the batter quickly drizzled in concentric circles to form an elegant shape. The best food near Changkat (that street with all the bars and foreigners) is Nagasari Curry House, not Jalan Alor.
Nasi Kandar, Malaysian foods
Nasi Kandar
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  1. Nasi Kandar– a renowned Malaysian food, originated from Penang. It is a meal of steamed rice which is served with curries and side dishes. Pour the curry over the rice and once the rice gets soaked it has an awesome aroma and taste.
Nasi Lemak- Malaysian foods- Image courtesy- traveldelight.biz
Nasi Lemak
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  1. Nasi Lemak may be the mascot for Malaysian food, but Bak Kut Teh was actually invented in Malaysia and doesn’t have a good exported version anywhere else. The Malaysian nasi lemak is made of a hot spicy sauce (sambal), hard-boiled egg, cucumber slices and roasted peanuts. To this is added fried chicken, picked vegetables or beef rending (beef stewed in coconut milk and spices).
Chicken Burger-Malaysian foods- Image courtesy-http://ramlyburger2015.blogspot.in/
Chicken Burger
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  1. Ramly burger, a Malaysian street burger is sold by Ramly Burger stall. The ingredients may vary according to location. It is made of beef or chicken patty, margarine, onions, an egg, mayonnaise, soy sauce and seasonings.
Malaysian Satay-Malaysian foods- Image courtesy-www.recipeshubs.com
Malaysian Satay
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  1. Satay– Meats on sticks over a BBQ. It is usually served with spicy peanut sauce dip, or peanut gravy, slivers of onions and cucumbers and rice cakes. It tastes sinful. Malaysians proudly declare that they have the best satay.
  2. Keropak Bunga is found in Malaysian markets. They are colourful and taste like pasta. Keropok Bunga in English means crackers flower. In this context, they are colourful crackers resembled like flowers. Most Malaysian crackers are made from fish or shrimp mash, and/ or wheat flour. They looked cooked aka fried.
Kaya(coconut jam) -Malaysian foods
Kaya(coconut jam)
  1. Coconut Jam– It is known as Kaya in Malaysia and can be had with toast.
Bandung, Malaysian beverage Image: en.wikipedia.org, Malaysian foods
Bandung
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                8. Bandung– A beverage that consists of milk flavoured with rose cordial syrup, giving a pink colour.

Teh Tarik Malaysian beverage/ Malaysian foods
Teh Tarik
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             9.   Teh Tarik– a popular Malaysian beverage comprises of black tea mix with condensed milk or evaporated milk.

So, have you tried these Malaysian foods and beverages

and what is your favourite?

References: Roti Jala recipe

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September 8, 2017 Round the world, Travel

Fascinating Malaysia, truly Asia

Malaysia, South-east Asia

Malaysia situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, combines the best of Asia. It has vibrant modern cities, traditional merchant ports and remote villages in pristine rainforest landscapes. There is also a delightful variety of delicious cuisines and shopping hotspots.

How to reach Malaysia?

Recommended airlines – Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

KLIA, Malaysia
KLIA
Harrods at KLIA, Malaysia
Harrods at KLIA

Kuala Lumpur– KL International Airport (KLIA) is among Asia’s major aviation hub. It is surrounded by four cities- Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Seremban and Malacca. The airport was designed using the ‘Airport in the Forest’, Forest in the Airport’ concept, in which it is surrounded by green space. KLIA has been voted as the world’s best airport in the 2005 AETRA awards, 2006 ACI- ASQ awards and 2007 ACI- ASQ awards.

Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas Towers
  • Petronas Twin Towers– The 88 storey building features glass and steel exterior and traditionally inspired interior. The sky bridge that connects the two towers is the world’s highest two-storey bridge which is an excellent viewing platform as you get a magnificent view of the city.
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Petronas Towers from a distance
  • KL Tower– The tower at a height of 421m is the one of the prominent landmarks in the city. It has world’s seventh tallest telecommunications tower which has an observation desk at around 276m above ground and a revolving restaurant. You get an all-round view of city’s skyline while having your meal.
KL Tower, Malaysia
KL Tower
  • Pasar Seni (Central Market)- The city’s best local arts and crafts can be found in this heritage landmark. Art events take place at Annexe Gallery. Kasturi Walk, a covered walkway offers more shopping options. You can also feast on local delicacies along Kasturi Walk. The best time to visit this place is during Annual Lantern Parade and Chinese New Year celebrations.
  • Chinatown and Little India Chinatown is renowned shopping hotspot. The streets lined with shopping and dining options, heritage buildings and temples.
Genting Higlands, Malaysia
Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands– A popular highland getaway for city people. It comprises of hotels, theme parks, a casino and number of entertainment, dining and retail options.

26092009198, Genting Highlands, Malaysia
A view from the window at Genting Highlands
On the way to Genting Highlands, Malaysia
a view from the cable car

Do not miss out on Skyway Cable Car to the top of the hill. Once you reach this hill resort, you could play at the indoor and outdoor theme parks, get lucky at the casino, enjoy live performances and shop till you drop. The climate is cool here.

tea plantation Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
tea plantation Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands– It is largest hill resort in Malaysia. You can visit the BOH tea plantation and learn about the tea-making process with a hot cup of tea. The view of the tea plantation is spectacular and refreshing. The cool weather is ideal for flowers, cacti, vegetables and strawberries.

Taman Negara Canopy Walkway, Malaysia
Taman Negara Canopy Walkway

Taman Negara– A premier national park and oldest rainforest are home to diverse flora and fauna. You can stroll along the longest canopy walkway while enjoying the magnificent view. You can try out eco-adventure activities -rapid shooting, jungle trekking, canoeing and mountain climbing. For nature lovers, you can spot over 380 species of birds.

Bilit Sabah Sungai Kinabatangan, Malaysia
Bilit Sabah Sungai Kinabatangan

Kinabatangan River Safari– You cruise along the Kinabatangan river to spot a variety of wildlife. The renowned wildlife sanctuary has exotic species such as Sumatran rhinos, Asian elephants and Proboscis monkeys. A river safari is an ideal way to explore Kinabatangan’s rich ecosystem.

Langkawi– comprises a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the northwest coast of Malaysia. It is a beautiful geological heritage of stunning landscapes, caves, sea arches, stacks and fossils. The clear waters around are perfect for water sports and recreational activities. It is a diver’s paradise.

January– It is an ideal time to head to beaches of Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur and Malacca.  The Chinese New Year is an exciting time to visit with festivities and celebrations.

March– East coast Tioman

April – Penang and Langkawi bathe in sunshine. Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands and Pangkor Laut.

May – The snorkelling and diving season begins.

June– Peak diving season on Tioman, with Redang and the Perhentians experiencing hot, dry weather.

Malaysia has everything whether you are on a romantic escapade, a fun-filled family holiday, on a shopping spree, or just on a quiet retreat within the lap of nature.

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September 4, 2017 Food

Street food guide in Singapore

Street food guide in Singapore

If you are a foodie and in Singapore, then you must not miss out the street food.

Singapore Street Food is renowned worldwide for its street food. It is among Asia’s biggest culinary destinations.

So, here is a street food guide in Singapore

Food Trip at Banawe Street, Quezon City and you can see a variety of

Singapore’s famous street food…

Singapore Food Tour at Old Airport Road Hawker Food Centre – Hokkien Fried Mee & Toa Payoh Rojak!

A food tour which will take you to Old Airport Road Food Centre, Whitley Road Big Prawn Mee, Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, Toa Payoh Rojak, Wang Wang Crispy Curry Puffs.

  • The Old Airport Road Food Centre is among the best and local favorites in the city. It is also a great place to eat in Singapore as it is big, spacious, and offers varieties to eat, and is among the oldest hawker centre in Singapore.
  • White Road Big Prawn Mee- If you love prawns then you must visit this place for the prawn noodles. The yellow noodles came topped with some tangy prawns and doused in a salty shrimp tasting sauce with soup on the side. The dish was good, but a little on the salty side.
  • Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee – Probably one of the most famous Singapore food stalls at this centre is Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee, known for serving a popular version of fried hokkien mee noodles. The mix of both yellow and white rice noodles was mixed with prawns and squid and then blended in a special sauce. It wasn’t a fried dry noodle, but it wasn’t overly sauce, but it was somewhere in between. I quite liked it, especially with a squeeze of calamansi and some of the chili soy sauce on it.
  • Toa Payoh Rojak – Along with the fried Hokkien mee stall, this place for rojak is another one of the most famous places to eat at this centre. As soon as Toa Payoh Rojak opens for the day, they have a continuous long line of customers, and they specialize in serving Chinese style rojak – a mix of different things all coated in a sweet shrimp paste glaze. It’s one of those dishes that somewhere halfway in between a dessert and a savory snack, and when you’re eating it, you really don’t know. The Chinese rojak was quite good, with a very pleasant balance taste.
  • Wang Wang Crispy Curry Puffs – Finally, for my last thing to eat at Old Airport Road Food Centre I really wanted to try some curry puffs. The curry puffs were actually much better than I had anticipated, with incredibly flaky crust, and filled with a flavorful inside of curried potatoes. Amazing especially because they were fried so fresh.

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September 2, 2017 Food

Culinary Delicacies in Singapore

Meals in Asia

In continuation to the earlier post– Marvelous Singapore here are some culinary

delicacies to relish while in Singapore

Incredible Peranakan Food in Singapore

Peranakans are Straits-born Chinese – so Chinese descendants born along the straits of Malacca in Malaysia, Singapore, and a few in southern Thailand. They are known for adopting and sometimes intermarrying with the local Malay population, and so the Peranakan food reflects a unique blend of both Chinese and Malay, and it’s an amazing combination.

Daisy’s Dream Kitchen is a small family-run restaurant in the Clementi area of Singapore. The restaurant not only serves amazing food, but it also has a unique story. Daisy, who is the principal cook and owner, loved to cook for her family and friends. Her family loved her cooking and it was her dream to eventually open a restaurant. But she started off at a food court and sold just a few minimum Peranakan dishes. Eventually, they opened a full restaurant called Daisy’s Dream Kitchen. The passion of service and hospitality, paired with delicious food, is what made it such a good experience to eat there.

Fish Head Curry in Singapore – Giant Fish Head, Amazing Singaporean Food!

Fish head curry has an interesting and unique history in Singapore… it’s said that there was an Indian Chef who had a group of Chinese customers that he needed to cook for. He knew the fish head was a delicacy in Chinese culture, and so he decided to cook a fish head but use Indian style curry. His idea went perfectly, so perfectly that today it’s one of the main iconic dishes in Singapore, and it’s the single-handed dish that you would go straight from the airport in Singapore just to eat – which is exactly what we did.

The Banana Leaf Apolo is a longstanding south Indian restaurant in Singapore, and although they now have a couple of branches, the old main branch is in Little India along Race Course Road. They have a full menu of different Indian dishes and they also have a cabinet full of pre-cooked dishes to order as well, but it wouldn’t be right to go there and not eat fish head curry. There were a couple of different fish head sizes, but I couldn’t resist ordering the biggest size. The fish head curry was excellent, and it wasn’t too oily or rich. Instead, it was almost like an incredibly spice-filled broth, it was both thin and flavorful, and it went extremely well with the soft red snapper head of the fish.

Claypot Rice – The Biggest Hawker Centre in Singapore

Chinatown Complex Food Centre is one of the biggest and I think one of the best hawker centres in Singapore. If you’re looking for a hawker centre in Singapore that has everything (mostly on the Chinese side) of Singaporean food you can think of, you’ve got to check out Chinatown Complex Food Centre. It’s one of the biggest and busiest hawker food courts in all of Singapore, and when you arrive there you’ll be in a food paradise.

Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice, a legendary hawker stall that specializes in rice and chicken cooked in a clay pot.  A mixture of raw rice and water are added to the clay pot, then after cooking for some time, a mixture of chicken, vegetables, Chinese sausage, and some seasonings gets added to the rice, then cooked for a precise amount of time until everything melts together in a harmony of flavours and a crust of rice on the bottom that has a smoky charred flavour

A few other things in the hawker centre, including some Singapore style fresh poh pia. The poh pia included a thin crepe that was filled with an assortment of vegetables and seasonings, then wrapped up into an egg roll shape, but it wasn’t deep-fried. Poh, pia is one of those snacks that fall somewhere in between a savoury snack and a dessert – it’s both sweet and salty all at the same time.