A Sensory Assaulting Weekend In The Street Food Capital Of The World
How should I put this… Malaysia has the best street food in Southeast Asia!
There, I said it!!!
Locals have been in on the secret for years but on returning to Malaysia for the second time, and launching myself mouth-first directly into its street food scene, only confirmed my unadulterated memories of the sensory assaulting cuisine that is Malaysian.
A cocktail of culinary heritage made up of a pinch of Indian spice, a mouthful of Chinese-Malay culture, a twist Indonesian and a handful of western influences.
I can only describe Malaysian cuisine as a mixed tape of culinary hits from around the world. Including chart topping dishes such as;
Laksa –Malaysia’s national dish, made with thick rice-based noodles and a hearty, fishy, tart, herbal broth.
Grilled Satay Skewers – Marinated meat on bamboo skewers, grilled over a charcoal flame with a lip smacking, spicy peanut and coconut sauce.
Hookean Mee – Mixed noodles in a piquant prawn broth, cooked in a fragrant shrimp stock, with pork, chicken added to the mix. The soup is then garnished with fish cake, pork ribs, squid, spring onions, shrimp and fresh lime.
Mee goreng - This Indian Muslim dish is the complete package. Yellow noodles, Beef or chicken, shrimp, soy sauce, veggies and eggs. A bit of chili tossed in for an irresistible jolt.
The flavors you'll find in Malaysia are totally unlike any you'll encounter in the West: cooks use local ingredients that combine sour, sweet, and spicy tastes in unique proportions.
So, come hungry because when you combine Chinese, Indian and western influences on a plate, you get a serious addiction to Malaysian food. You've been warned!
