Malaysian Famous Amos Food
As Malaysia is a melting pot of many different ethnic groups, cuisine available in this country has its own unique variety. Authentic Malay restaurants can easily be found side by side with an array of Chinese and Indian dining outlets.
The traditional Malay cooking style has been influenced by trades from nearby countries in the past. Malay food is commonly described as very spicy and with a number of spices and herbs.
Seasoning is very important as it is added to enhance the taste and flavor. Some fresh spices such as chili paste, onions, turmeric, and garlic are widely used. Rice is the main dish in a Malay meal. Most rice meals are eaten by simply using fingers, with eating utensils usually being used to spoon out the side dishes. The issue of halal certification is very important in Malay cooking.
Chinese food is usually stir-fried with a little bit of oil to ensure a crisp and fresh meal. One famous Cantonese specialty is Dim Sum, which is a small basket of little snacks that is usually had for a weekend brunch. Dim Sum and Cantonese restaurants are very popular in Malaysia. Popular dishes include the Yong Tau Foo, Popiah and Char Kuey Teow.
Indian food was brought to this country by Indian traders and migrants have played an important role in Malaysian cuisine since the 19th century. Indian food in Malaysia is divided into two categories, namely the Southern and the Northern cuisine. Northern Indian cuisine is mostly rich in meat and heavier flavours. Some dishes can be made using other ingredients such as yogurt and ghee. Spices are the core of Indian cooking with some commonly used spices being cumin, chili, fennel, fenugreek, turmeric, clove and cinnamon. To add to the uniqueness of the cuisine here, some Indian food is served on a banana leaf. With a banana leaf meal, white rice is served on a banana leaf with an assortment of vegetables, curried meat or fish, pickles, and tasty papadom crips. There is a huge variety of Indian dishes that will surely satisfy your appetite, so don’t miss out on any of them.