Introducing Nasi Melayu (Malay Cooking)

As a Malaysian food blog, I really haven’t done a good job in introducing my readers about Malay-style cooking, which is essentially the main cuisine type in Malaysia as the ethnic Malays make up about 2/3 of Malaysia’s total population. So, today, I am going to introduce you to Nasi Melayu (literally means “Malay rice”) or the cooking of the…

Guess What?

They are definitely not vermicelli or rice sticks.
Clues:

They make a sweet snack that is well loved by many Malaysians.
They are great for breakfast.
They are usually sold by Indian vendors in Malaysia.

The good news is that I have brought back the mold to make this goodie and I can’t wait to make this at home. For the readers who are not…

Food Porn: Or Kuih (Yam Cake)

One of the best things about eating in Malaysia is the different kuih available–literally means “cake” but comes in different shapes, forms, textures and could be sweet or savory. Sold by street vendors, hawkers, peddlers and also available in specialty kuih shops, kuih is very popular as a light snack and can be eaten anytime of the day. I underlined…

Food Porn: Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice)

My breakfast this morning–Nasi Lemak or Malaysian Coconut Milk Rice.
Nasi Lemak is the de-facto national dish of Malaysia. Nasi Lemak is usually served in the morning as breakfast. The toppings include anchovies sambal, hard-boiled eggs, fried fish and shrimp. Other common toppings include roasted peanuts and cucumber slices.
This pack of banana leaf-wrapped Nasi Lemak is fiery and very delicious–probably one…

Food Porn: Yong Tow Foo (Yong Tau Fu)

I have written about Yong Tow Foo a couple of times here and here but here is the real stuff.
Foong Foong’s Yong Tow Foo (Yong Tau Fu) is one of the best in Kuala Lumpur (KL), and I hope my pictures do justice to its fame. This is one of the items that I never miss out whenever I am…

Food Porn: Baked Fish and Seafood Parcel in KL

This is part 2 of my 5-hour layover in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. You can read all about Part 1 here.
This is Portuguese baked fish (plus squid and clams), found at the obscure corner of Petaling Street/Chinatown in KL. In my opinion, this is the best baked fish/seafood that I have ever tasted. (I can’t even find similar offerings in…