Discover Curry Mee Laksa – Malaysia’s Finest

Today we are looking at one of my all time favorite Hawker dishes, the Curry Mee Laksa! I love this dish! The spice, creamy coconut broth, the tender shrimp, tofu puffs filled with spicy goodness, fish ball slices and topped with boiled egg and sambal! Hungry yet? You will be! Across Malaysia, and neighboring countries, the laksa is adored. There are literally hundreds of variations being served at roadside hawker stands, in homes and in the finest of restaurants. I think it is because of its versatility that the Curry Mee Laksa is so loved. You can add almost anything … Read more

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baba nyonya / hawker / hawker style / Malay / noodles / sambal / spicy / vermicelli

Pad Thai – Taste Of Thailand From The Streets Of Bangkok

When it comes to Thai cuisine, one dish that has gained international popularity is “Pad Thai.” This delicious street food has become a favorite among food lovers around the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at the history and ingredients of Pad Thai. The History of Pad Thai Pad Thai, also known as Phad Thai, is a stir-fried noodle dish that originated in Thailand in the 1930s. It is believed to have been introduced during a time when the Thai government was promoting nationalism and a sense of Thai identity. Pad Thai was created as a … Read more

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noodles / peanut / shrimp paste / stir fry / thai

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

Penang White Curry Mee – Your Ultimate Taste Sensation

Penang White Curry Mee Penang White Curry Mee comes, unsurprisingly from the region of Penang. Long hailed as a foodie paradise Penang is the birthplace of so many delicious dishes and hawker favourites. This dish is one of these hawker stall must-haves. A bubbling broth, that has been simmering for hours with the shells and heads of prawn (don’t judge – it’s delicious) and then with fresh coconut mild added just before serving it’s ladled over noodles, beansprouts and prawn tails. Finally at the very last moment a large dollop of freshly ground spice paste is added to the hot … Read more

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curry mee / hawker / noodles / penang / spicy / white curry

Amazing Dry Mee Siam Malaysian Style – Done In Only 20 Mins

Malaysian Style Dry Mee Siam is a popular hawker dish in Malaysia which combines influences from Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines. While its exact origins are unclear, it is believed to have originated from the Malay community in Singapore and Malaysia. The History of Dry Mee Siam Mee Siam, which translates to “Siamese noodles,” actually has its roots in Thai cuisine. It is said to have been brought to the region by Thai immigrants, and over time, it underwent various adaptations and became an integral part of the local food culture. The dish typically consists of rice vermicelli noodles stir-fried … Read more

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fried / fried mee / hawker style / Malaysian / noodles / spicy / street food / vermicelli

Hawker Style Mee Rebus

Mee Rebus is a fantastic dish that can be found across Malaysia. It is made with egg noodles covered in gravy that is thickened with potatoes, and is sweet, spicy and slight sourness. The dish can be garnished with your preferred choices, such as limes, chilis, bean sprouts and hardboiled egg. The exact origins are unclear, however most people believe it was probably created in the northern states of Malaysia and then travelled south with the Indian traders. Because of this there are many variations of Mee Rebus in Malaysia and other countries in the South East Asia region. It historically was … Read more

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egg / hawker / malaysia / noodles / shrimp paste / spicy

Mee Rebus – Malay Noodles

There are many variations of this fabulous recipe, regional recipes across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and many discussions as to the origin! Regardless of who can claim ownership or which is the most authentic the one thing they all have in common is the savoury sauce made from sweet potatoes. Each bite is full of sweet savory chili and will leave you begging for more. Team that with chunks of diced beef flank and Ikan Bilis. Yumm!!!.  And to top it off is the udang geragau and crispy shallots! A must!

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Malay / Malaysian / noodles / Singaporean