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

How To Make Indonesian Sambal Tomat – The Best Balinese Sambal Recipe.

Indonesian cuisine is known for its vibrant and diverse flavors, and one of its most beloved condiments is the sambals. In this post we provide you with the very best of the best – the sambal tomat recipe. Sambal is a spicy chili-based sauce that adds a fiery kick to any dish. It is a staple in Indonesian households, and its popularity has spread far beyond the archipelago. In this article, we will delve into the rich history of Indonesian sambal, focusing on the spicy condiments from the archipelago and offer what we think is number one, hailing from Bali. … Read more

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chili / hawker / hawker style / recipe / sambal / spicy

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

Malaysian Nasi Lemak (Authentic Breakfast Recipe)

Rice cooked with coconut milk and Sambal chili on the side with crispy fried anchovies, roasted red skinned peanuts and boiled egg halves.  It is the breakfast of kings and the most delicious of dishes – The beloved Malaysian Nasi Lemak. All Malaysians, tourists and Expats who have the luck to call Malaysia home adore this delicious and nutritious meal.  It also has a history which is nearly as humble as its simple ingredients. A Brief History Of Malaysian Nasi Lemak. Malaysian Nasi Lemak began as a farmer’s meal.  A pre-prepared, pre-packaged and filling dish was required for those long days … Read more

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breakfast / coconut / hawker / ikan bilis / Malay / nasi lemak / pandan / peanut / rice / sambal / snack / spicy / street food / tamarind