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Malaysian food is one of the most diversify cuisine with its multi-racial or ethnic population such as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Nyonya or Peranakan, Eurasian and Borneo. In the East of Malaysia, there are many various ethnics with native traditions of Dusuns, Kadazans, Ibans and many others.
Fresh fruits, seafood, vegetables, poultry and spices are easily obtained in Malaysia. Malay and Indian culinary are generally spicier while Chinese cooking is of milder taste. Coconut milk is always a must in making curries, but plain natural yogurt is widely used to replace coconut milk as people are getting more health conscious.
Nyonya is created from inter marriages between local Malays and Chinese immigrants hence Nyonya food usually use Chinese ingredients but combine with spices such as chilies, turmeric, lemon grass, etc.
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