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Ayam Masak Merah – Malay Red Chicken with Pandan

ayam masak merah

Lunch, Main dish, Mains, Malaysian, Recipes

When you first encounter Ayam Masak Merah, prepare yourself for a culinary experience that captivates all your senses. This Malaysian red chicken dish stands as one of the most iconic preparations in Malay cuisine, commanding attention with its vibrant crimson hue and complex flavor profile. Furthermore, this beloved dish represents more than just a meal—it embodies centuries of culinary tradition and cultural significance. A Royal Introduction to Malaysia’s Ruby-Red Treasure Master chefs across Malaysia consider this dish a true test of skill, as achieving the perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and aromatic spices requires precision and understanding. Indeed, when you … Read more

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ayam masak merah / chicken / hawker / hawker style / Malay / Malaysian / spicy

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

Chicken Chow Mein – The “Possibly Authentic” But Definitely Delicious Favorite

chicken chow mein

Chinese, Cuisines, Lunch, Mains

Chicken Chow Mein is one of the Globes favorite stir fried noodle dish of all time! And let’s be honest there are hundreds of perfectly delicious Asian noodle dishes to choose from, like our delicious Malaysian Char Kway Teow, so it is high accolade that the Chicken Chow Mein is such a worldwide sensation. The Origins of Chicken Chow Mein in 19th-Century China The origins of chow mein can be traced back to the vibrant street markets of 19th-century China. It was during this time that the dish first emerged, captivating locals with its tantalizing flavors and satisfying combination of ingredients. … Read more

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chicken / Chinese / chow mein / hawker style / noodles / recipe / street food

Hainanese Chicken Rice – Malaysian Hawker Favorite

Hawker Hainanese Chicken Rice

Malaysian, Singaporean

One of the most loved hawker dishes in Malaysia and probably the adopted national dish of Singapore, Hainanese Chicken Rice (more often called ‘chicken rice’). You will find this delicious dish in most, if not all, food courts and hawker centres. The dish consists of succulent poached chicken served with richly flavored rice and accompanied by chicken broth, chilli garlic sauce and a thick and sticky sweet soy sauce. The combination of all these elements is what makes this dish complete. Although predominant across Malaysia and Singapore you can find Hainanese Chicken Rice throughout South East Asia. Each country has its own version, but it … Read more

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chicken / chilli sauce / hawker / malaysia / recipe / rice / Singaporean / sweet soy sauce