Malaysian Char Kway Teow (Stir Fried Flat Noodles)

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

Mamak Roti Canai Recipe – A Hawker Favorite Anytime Of The Day Or Night

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. I love Mamak Roti Canai It was introduced to me first by an Indian Malaysian”Aunty” – who was a remarkable … Read more

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hawker / roti canai

Malaysian Karipap Ayam – Delicious Anytime Snack Chicken Curry Puff

The Malaysian Karipap, or 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, especially at the roadside Hawker food stalls. The Karipap contains a thick curried potato mix in a pastry shell. However they also are made with chicken, sardine and beef. This recipe is my personal favorite Chicken!

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