A taste of Malaysia
Malaysia is a fertile land where diverse cultures have mingled for centuries, creating exciting culinary traditions. The spicy, often pungent ethnic Malay tastes are enriched with Chinese, Indian and Thai flavours. This rich cuisine is characterized by the enthusiastic marrying of savoury, sweet, sour and spicy flavours. Continued at right...
Its dishes often include large quantities of hot peppers, and our recipes reflect this tradition, but we have also created milder versions that still do justice to the originals.
Malaysian food is always served with plenty of white rice, and we have recommended simple sides that reflect Malaysian eating habits. After highly spiced meals, Malaysians most often enjoy fruit plates or simple ices or iced drinks – and we suggest you do, too. So pique the taste buds of your family or guests with our authentic Malaysian main dishes, which have been fully adapted to Canadian kitchens. As with any recipe, it’s a good idea to read these through to help you organize ingredients and methods.
Heat ratings:
• Chicken Curry with Vegetables
Heat rating: Medium
• Seafood Laksa
Heat rating: Fiery
• Rich Lamb Curry
Heat rating: Hot
• Beef Rendang
Heat rating: Fiery
• Chili Shrimp
Heat rating: Fiery
• Halibut in Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Sauce
Heat rating: Medium
• Malay-Style Curry Powder
Heat rating: Medium
Recipes
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Chicken Curry with Vegetables
Heat Rating: Medium The Chinese spice trio of star anise, cloves and cinnamon, along with Indian black mustard seeds and frag... -
Rich Lamb Curry
Heat Rating: Hot An equal weight of lamb and sweet caramelized onions makes a deeply satisfying dish. Serve with blanched or ... -
Seafood Laksa
Heat Rating: Fiery Almost any kind of fish is suitable for this fabulously tasty meal in a bowl, but we recommend halibut or ... -
Beef Rendang
Heat Rating: Fiery This dish is not for the hot-pepper timid: the quantity of dried hot peppers is essential for the classic ... -
Chili Shrimp
Heat Rating: Fiery For dinner, serve these fiery crustaceans with rice and vegetable dishes, such as garlicky sautéed eggpla... -
Halibut in Sweet-and-Sour Tamarind Sauce
Heat Rating: Medium The sweet-and-sour flesh of the tamarind tree seedpod is the flavour base for this lively yet mild sauce.... -
Malay-Style Curry Powder
Heat Rating: Medium Toasting whole spices before grinding them greatly enhances their flavour, but watch them carefully to pr...
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