Beef Rendang (rendang daging), the way you’ll find it in homes and the best hawker stalls. A curry with meltingly tender beef, slow cooked in a rich, aromatic and highly spiced coconut gravy.
beef / hawker style / Malaysian / spicy / street food
Malaysian Fried Bee Hoon is a truly divine and flavorful meal option. Often served for breakfast but perfect for those times when the kids, or you, are ravenous and you need to whip up something quick that also tastes great! Our Fried Bee Hoon Recipe is ready in a matter of minutes! A simple yet perfectly balanced combination of rice vermicelli with select vegetables and meat. Be prepared for this spicy flavored platter to be devoured quicker than you the time taken to prepare it. It is also a nutritious and healthy meal option, dependent on your choice of added … Read more
bee hoon / Belacan / breakfast / fried bee hoon / fried bee hoon recipe / hawker style / makan / Malaysian / quick and easy / spice / spicy / vermicelli
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.
breakfast / coconut / hawker / ikan bilis / Malay / nasi lemak / pandan / peanut / rice / sambal / snack / spicy / street food / tamarind
The Spicy Origins of Sambal Sotong Like many iconic dishes, the exact origins of our sambal sotong recipe are argued and hotly contested between Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. As you can tell by the title I have a view of the origin creator country! However, one thing is certain: this fiery delicacy has been tantalizing taste buds for centuries. Sambal, a spicy chili-based sauce, is a staple in Southeast Asian cuisine. It is believed to have originated in Indonesia and made by grinding chili peppers with other aromatic ingredients. Over time, sambal has made its way across the region, adapting … Read more
hawker / hawker style / Malaysian / recipe / sambal / sambal sotong / sotong / spicy / squid
Thai Holy Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pao Gai, also known as Gai Pad Krapow) is a Thai Hawker Stall / Street food. A well known favorite, the dish has gained immense popularity, not just in Thailand,but around the world. Bite sized diced chicken (often ground chicken) is stir fried with a delicious sweet salty sauce. Then toss the Thai Holy Basil into the wok at the very last minute. It is this addition of Holy Basil which infuses the dish with an unmistakable aroma. Enjoy the Thai Holy Basil Chicken with a bowl of steamed jasmine rice. In addition a runny yolked fried … Read more
chili / egg / garlic / rice / soy / soy sauce / spicy / stir fry / thai
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
fried / fried mee / hawker style / Malaysian / noodles / spicy / street food / vermicelli
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
baba nyonya / hawker / hawker style / Malay / noodles / sambal / spicy / vermicelli
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
Imagine a dish so richly layered that every bite takes you on a journey through the aromatic streets of Southern India. That is precisely the allure of the Chettinad Fish Curry, a creation deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region. Known for its bold spices and vibrant flavors, the Chettinad cuisine is a celebration of both history and taste. This dish isn’t just a meal; it’s a sensory experience that reflects centuries of cultural exchange and culinary evolution. The Chettinad Fish Curry Recipe is a masterpiece that encapsulates the heart of its origin. Each ingredient tells … Read more
fish curry / hawker / indian / kerala / spicy
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
chili / egg / fish sauce / fried / garlic / hawker / malaysia / noodles / penang / recipe / sambal / soy / soy sauce / spicy / stir fry
The noodle soup laksa is one of Malaysia’s iconic dishes—but it takes many names and even more forms. Today, we’re talking Curry Laksa – Malacca Nyonya Laksa to be precise.
Belacan / fishcake / hawker / noodles / prawn / spicy / vermicelli
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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