Snack

Amazing Malaysian Karipap Ayam Recipe

Karipap chicken

Cuisines, Malaysian, Snack

The Malaysian Karipap Ayam, or Chicken Curry Puff, is a simple and tasty snack that is loved by everyone of all ages across Malaysia and South East Asia. It is a deliciously popular breakfast item and equally enjoyed as an afternoon or evening snack. The Karipap can be found at most stores, and almost always at every roadside Hawker food stall. On my journey each day from my home in Kuala Lumpur to my work place in Setia EcoHill, Kajang, I stopped most mornings at one of the Petronas service station to get my fix! (true story and they were … Read more

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ayam / chicken / curry / curry puff / fried / karipap / karipap ayam / recipe

Mamak Roti Canai Recipe: Hawker Delight

Mamak roti canai

Breakfast, Lunch, Mains, Malaysian, Snack

Mamak Roti Canai (or Roti Paratha) at some time originated from the shores of southern India.  However since then it has been modified, molded and made truly famous by the Mamak (Muslim-Indian) Hawkers in Malaysia and Singapore. In Malaysia, The Mamak Roti Canai is a crispy and buttery (cooked in ghee) flat bread.  While crispy on the outside, all good Roti has delicate fluffy layers within.  This is true foodie paradise! Across the straits in Singapore, the Roti exists, however more commonly known as Roti Paratha. The Love Of Mamak Roti Canai! It was introduced to me first by an Indian Malaysian “Aunty” – who was … Read more

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hawker / Malaysian / mamak / roti / roti canai

Malaysian Char Kway Teow (Stir Fried Flat Noodles)

Malaysian Char Kway Teow

Malaysian, Singaporean, Snack

A Delicious Hawker Delight – Malaysian Char Kway Teow Malaysian Char Kway Teow is derived from the Hokkien term ‘Char’ meaning ‘fried’.  ‘Kway teow’ refers to the ‘flat rice noodles’, which is the main ingredient. Noodles are stir-fried with light and dark soy sauce over very high heat.  Add to this chili, prawns, fresh cockles, bean sprouts, chinese chives, garlic, poached chicken and eggs. The Char kway teow has many variations.  Within the Chinese community it is often stir-fried in pork fat with the addition of crisp croutons of pork skin.  To accentuate the taste slices of chinese sausage and … Read more

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chili / egg / fish sauce / fried / garlic / hawker / malaysia / noodles / penang / recipe / sambal / soy / soy sauce / spicy / stir fry