Cold shaved ice, slippery green cendol strands, salted coconut milk and dark gula melaka syrup are what make cendol so tied to hot afternoons in Malaysia. The bowl looks simple at first, although the balance is easy to throw off. Too much coconut milk and it tastes flat. Too little syrup and the ice washes […]
Curry puffs, usually called kari puff in Malaysia, are small fried pastries filled with curried potato, onion and often some chicken or egg. They’re a well-loved bakery and market snack, with a crisp shell, a soft filling and a sealed edge that keeps everything inside while they fry. This curry puff recipe uses a handmade […]
Mee goreng is a Malaysian fried noodle dish made with yellow wheat noodles, a savory sweet spicy sauce and a mix of tofu, vegetables and often egg. The noodles are cooked quickly over high heat so they pick up the sauce properly, and the plate usually includes lime for sharpness and a little fresh crunch […]
Satay is one of those dishes you notice before you even see it. The skewers hit the grill and you get that mix of smoke, caramelized marinade and fat dripping onto the heat. It’s usually served in small batches, straight off the grill, with peanut sauce, cucumber and onion on the side. What makes it […]
Roti canai is one of those things that looks simple until you try to make it. The dough gets stretched so thin it almost disappears, then folded over itself and cooked on a hot griddle until the layers start to separate. Tear it apart while it’s still warm and dip it straight into dhal or […]