malaysian Recipes
66 delicious malaysian recipes from around the world
Ais Kacang (Malaysian Shaved Ice)
A vibrant and refreshing Malaysian shaved ice dessert, traditionally layered with sweet beans, corn, grass jelly, and drizzled with colorful syrups. A delightful treat perfect for hot weather.
Apam Balik (Malaysian Peanut Pancake)
A popular Malaysian street snack, Apam Balik is a crispy, folded pancake filled with sweet crushed peanuts and creamed corn. This recipe focuses on the thinner, crispier version.
Asam Laksa
A vibrant and tangy Malaysian sour fish noodle soup, a beloved specialty from Penang, characterized by its complex broth and fresh garnishes.
Asam Pedas Ikan (Spicy and Sour Fish Curry)
A quintessential Malaysian dish, Asam Pedas, meaning 'sour and spicy', is a vibrant fish curry characterized by its tangy tamarind base and fiery chili kick. This Melaka specialty is deeply flavorful and comforting, often served with steamed rice.
Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Red Chicken)
A classic Malaysian celebratory dish, Ayam Masak Merah features tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet tomato-chili sauce. It's a staple at weddings and special occasions, known for its vibrant color and balanced flavors.
Ayam Percik (Malaysian Grilled Chicken with Coconut Chili Glaze)
A classic East Coast Malaysian dish from Kelantan, featuring tender grilled chicken coated in a rich, spicy, and slightly sweet coconut milk and chili glaze. The char from grilling adds a wonderful smoky depth.
Bak Kut Teh (Herbal Pork Rib Soup)
A comforting and aromatic Malaysian Hokkien-style pork rib soup, simmered in a fragrant broth infused with a blend of Chinese herbs and spices. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, especially in the Klang region.
Beef Rendang
Beef slowly braised in coconut milk and spices until the sauce caramelizes and clings to every piece. A truly iconic and deeply flavorful dish.
Bihun Goreng (Malaysian Fried Rice Vermicelli)
A classic Malaysian stir-fried rice vermicelli dish, offering a lighter and quicker alternative to its noodle counterpart, Mee Goreng. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Bubur Cha Cha
A vibrant and comforting Malaysian dessert soup featuring tender cubes of yam and sweet potato simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth, sweetened with palm sugar and studded with chewy sago pearls.
Bubur Kacang Hijau (Sweet Mung Bean Porridge)
A comforting and subtly sweet Malaysian dessert soup made from tender green mung beans, infused with aromatic pandan leaves and sweetened with palm sugar. Perfect for a light dessert or a nourishing snack.
Cendol
A refreshing and cooling Malaysian iced dessert featuring fragrant pandan jelly noodles, sweet palm sugar syrup, and creamy coconut milk, served over shaved ice.
Cendol Gula Melaka
A refreshing and authentic Malaysian dessert featuring delicate pandan-flavored jelly noodles, a rich coconut milk base, and a luscious syrup made from pure Gula Melaka (palm sugar), served over a generous mound of shaved ice.
Char Kway Teow
A classic Malaysian stir-fried flat noodle dish, renowned for its smoky 'wok hei' aroma, featuring tender rice noodles, succulent prawns, briny cockles, savory Chinese sausage, and scrambled egg, all coated in a rich, dark soy sauce mixture.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Tender, grilled marinated chicken skewers served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce, a quintessential Southeast Asian street food delight.
Curry Laksa
A rich and aromatic Malaysian coconut curry noodle soup featuring tender shrimp, absorbent tofu puffs, and briny cockles (optional) swimming in a fragrant, spiced broth. This dish is a delightful balance of creamy, savory, and subtly spicy flavors.
Curry Mee (Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup)
A rich and aromatic Malaysian curry noodle soup, featuring a fragrant coconut broth, tender noodles, savory cockles, and absorbent tofu puffs. This dish is a beloved hawker staple, offering a complex balance of spice, creaminess, and fresh herbs.
Dodol
A rich, sticky, toffee-like sweet confection, traditionally prepared for Hari Raya celebrations. It requires significant patience and constant attention.
Goreng Pisang (Malaysian Fried Bananas)
Authentic Malaysian Goreng Pisang, featuring sweet bananas coated in a light, crispy turmeric-infused batter and deep-fried to a perfect golden-brown. A beloved street food snack.
Gulai Kawah (Malaysian Feast Curry)
A rich and aromatic beef curry cooked in a large pot, traditionally prepared for Malaysian feasts (kenduri). This Gulai Kawah features tender beef simmered in a luscious coconut milk gravy, infused with a complex spice paste (rempah) and finished with toasted coconut (kerisik) and potatoes.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Poached chicken with fragrant rice cooked in chicken fat. Malaysia's beloved comfort food, served with three essential, vibrant sauces.
Hokkien Prawn Mee (Malaysian Prawn Noodles)
A deeply flavorful and aromatic noodle soup featuring a rich prawn and pork broth, served with a combination of yellow noodles and rice vermicelli, fresh prawns, and a medley of toppings. This dish is a beloved classic in Malaysian cuisine.
Kari Kepala Ikan (Malaysian Fish Head Curry)
A rich and aromatic Indian-Malaysian fusion classic, this fish head curry features a whole fish head simmered in a spicy, tangy, and creamy coconut-based gravy, often served with a side of rice or roti canai. The tender fish meat, especially the gelatinous cheek and eye, is a prized delicacy.
Karipap (Malaysian Curry Puffs)
Delicate, flaky pastry encasing a savory and aromatic spiced potato and meat filling, deep-fried to a perfect golden crisp. A beloved Malaysian snack.