Malaysia is a country with rich cooking culture. The three prominent cooking cultures found in Malaysian cuisine is Malay, Chinese and Indian which is also reflected in the demographic make up of the main tourist hubs. So a better representation of modern, Malaysian food should explore all three cuisines.
It doesn't take an adventurous traveler or food enthusiast to appreciate Malaysian food. The staple food in Malaysia is rice, just like the other Asian countries. Due to its sunny weather all year round, fruits and vegetables are in abundance while meat, poultry and seafood is inexpensive and readily available.
Malaysian foods are also similar to their nearby neighbors in Singapore, only in Malaysia the prices are quite a bit cheaper. Focusing on modern Malaysian cuisine, here are some of top Malaysian food for anyone who one to visit to Malaysia.
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view of the cuttlefish appetiser before the snow is added; you have
sautéed strips of cuttlefish, toasted cashew nuts, long beans, diced
jambu air (rose apple) and a herb known as tenggek burung - See more at:
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/eat-drink/article/dewakan-shakes-up-the-dining-scene-with-modern-malaysian-cuisine#sthash.hrKkp1U0.dpuf
A view of the cuttlefish appetizer before the snow is added; you have sauteed strips of cuttlefish, toasted cashew nuts, long beans, diced jambu air (rose apple) and a herb known as tenggek burung.
The gula Melaka dessert has teardrop shaped sour meringue and petals from bunga telang that cover a date sponge cake and a luscious gula Melaka marquise. This is served with a pulut ice- cream.
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the pisang goreng ice-cream, which is made from blended deep fried
bananas to the smoked chocolate dessert (left). One of Dewakan’s
desserts is the smoked chocolate with banana that combines smooth smoked
chocolate chantilly cream with nutmeg syrup, sprigs of dill and a
pisang goreng ice-cream (right) - See more at:
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/eat-drink/article/dewakan-shakes-up-the-dining-scene-with-modern-malaysian-cuisine#sthash.hrKkp1U0.dpuf
A
view of the cuttlefish appetiser before the snow is added; you have
sautéed strips of cuttlefish, toasted cashew nuts, long beans, diced
jambu air (rose apple) and a herb known as tenggek burung - See more at:
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/eat-drink/article/dewakan-shakes-up-the-dining-scene-with-modern-malaysian-cuisine#sthash.OzjUUsO6.dpuf
A
view of the cuttlefish appetiser before the snow is added; you have
sautéed strips of cuttlefish, toasted cashew nuts, long beans, diced
jambu air (rose apple) and a herb known as tenggek burung - See more at:
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/eat-drink/article/dewakan-shakes-up-the-dining-scene-with-modern-malaysian-cuisine#sthash.OzjUUsO6.dpuf
Pisang goreng ice-cream is made from blended deep fried bananas to the smoked chocolate dessert. The smoked chocolate with banana is combines smooth smoked chocolate chantilly cream with nutmeg syrup, sprigs of dill and a pisang goreng ice-cream.
One of the appetizers served in the 10-course dinner is the refreshing rose apple and cuttlefish combination topped with snow and fragrant lime leaf oil. Usually razor clams are used but since they are not available, it is substituted with cuttlefish.
The roast mushrooms dishhas served with an assortment of fresh herbs like cashew leaf, baby shawl flower, turmeric flower and torch ginger flower. Underneath the mushrooms prepared two ways (roasted and raw) and sprinkled with dried mackerel flakes.
Rose apple or jambu air juice is converted into a delicate snow that tops this appetizer; just mix it up and enjoy the refreshing appetizer.
There is no denial, Malaysia is a food heaven. There is food for every budget. Sometimes a hearty meal come with a small price, yet does not compromised on varieties...........
