Malaysia

Shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are typically made from a combination of shrimp paste, tapioca starch, and water, which is then shaped into thin, round chips and deep-fried until crispy. The chips are usually served as a light and crunchy snack …

Lad na is a Lao-Chinese noodle dish prepared using wide rice noodles. The dish also includes meat (either chicken, beef, pork or tofu) and several vegetables, such as Chinese kailan and straw mushrooms. However, broccoli is often used as a substitute for kailan. Seasonings such as sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and black …

Turtle soup is a delicacy prepared in many different variations in countries including China, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan and the United States. The ingredients vary accordingly depending on the culture but all recipes use the meat of turtles in a type of soup or stew. Turtle soup is said to taste like a mix of …

Teh tarik is a Malaysian hot milk tea beverage prepared using a strong brew of black tea blended with condensed milk. Other ingredients added for additional flavor include cardamom, cloves and ginger. Considered to be the national drink of Malaysia, one can find this Malaysian delicacy in many other Southeast Asian countries including, Indonesia, Singapore …

A durian, also known as the “king of fruits”, is an edible fruit from many tree species that belong to the genus Durio. This seasonal tropical fruit belongs to Southeast Asia and is grown in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. Notably, the durian fruit has a very pungent odor that can be somewhat off-putting …

Malaysia, one of the highlights of Southeast Asia, is a country nestled in between Thailand and Singapore on the Malay Peninsula. It is known for the bustling markets of its capital Kuala Lumpur, its beautiful beaches and historic towns such as Georgetown in the north. The population of Malaysia is made up of different ethnicities …

Kaya toast with soft boiled eggs is a Malaysian recipe consisting of a coconut jam (kaya) on toast, cut into strips and dipped into a soft boiled egg. The dish is often found in the various food halls of Kuala Lumpur and indeed across the country. It is typically consumed as a quick but filling …