Don’t you want to know what the foods that are a must-try if you visit Malaysia are? Once you go to Malaysia, you may be wondering what you should eat first as there are so many choices available. Malaysian foods are so good and need the recognition that they deserve.
This article, GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, will help you narrow down your choices by listing the top 40 foods.
Mee Goreng Mamak
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM mentioned that this Indian Muslim dish is a complete package. It contains yellow noodles, soy sauce, veggies, and eggs and has beef or chicken and shrimp in it. It is tossed in with a bit of chilli for an irresistible jolt. Sounds quite easy, right? But you can’t really replicate the exact taste at home that you get from a Malaysian hawker stall.
Apam Balik
Malaysian food adventure is incomplete without this sweet treat. It is a pancake styled snack with an omelette filled with sugar, peanut, and the occasional sprinkle of corn. It already sounds mouth-watering, doesn’t it? As said in the latest news, it is a must-try of a dish.
Nasi Kerabu
In the opinion of GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, this blue rice has lines of people around the country waiting for it. This eye’s captivating blue colour is obtained from the latest updates by mixing crushed Telang flowers into the flour. It is drenched in spicy Budu and topped with bean sprouts and fried coconut.
Ayam Percik (chicken with Percik sauce)
From Malaysian news, it is known that it is a barbecued chicken that is slathered with spicy chilli, garlic and ginger mixed with coconut milk. When combined with the right amount of Percik sauce, this dish packs more zing than any other Colonel can muster.
Nasi Lemak
According to GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, this dish is called the unofficial national dish by some. It is rice cooked in coconut milk and comes with hard-boiled egg, vegetables, lamb or beef curry, seafood, and sambal (chilli-based sauce) on the side.
Roti John
We couldn’t find out who this John was from Malaysian news, but I guess he preferred his sandwiches with grilled meat and egg drowned in a confection of condiments. You can choose mayonnaise, ketchup, or barbeque sauce, but if you feel extra, get them all.
Rendang (beef, chicken, lamb)
In GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, this is not considered curry as its process of making is different. It is let to slowly simmer until the meat absorbs all spices and the rosy liquid evaporates. It is a very well-loved dish there, especially during festive seasons.
Kuih
Through the latest news, it is known that variety is the way to go for exploring Kuih. It is small enough to snap up in a gulp. But don’t get deceived by the size, as it is sugary enough to give you a modest jitter.
Nasi Kandar
From GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM’s perspective, it is said that this dish is extremely popular and can be found in the eateries, which are open 24/7. It is rice served you’re your topping of choice like- curry, fish, okra, and egg. You can get which one you like as it is laid out in a buffet style.
Laksa
From the latest updates, it is found that it is one of the staples of Malaysian cuisine. The spiciness of the noodle soup, along with prawns, can easily please anyone who likes a taste of the volcanic spicy kind-like flavour.
Popia Basah (wet spring roll)
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM stated that it is the perfect snack for those who like crispiness without the added oil. It has its own regional specific flavour and has turnips and fried onions instead of lettuce.
Bubur (porridges)
It is found everywhere, according to the latest Malaysian news. It has coconut milk with vegetables and meat. Every region has their very own recipe for Babur.
Roti Jala
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM stated that it gets its name from the net-like formation created by making zigzagging lines with flour. It is folded like a crepe and served with chicken curry.
Cendawan Goreng (fried mushroom)
It is a deep-fried mushroom peppered with chilli or barbeque seasoning to give its own delicious sass. It can be eaten as an appetiser or snack, with a meal, or while walking.
Sambal Udang
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM stated that it is a Peranakan dish that is all about prawns. This dish includes whole prawns swimming into a mouth-watering pool of sambal chilli paste.
Murtabak
This dish is so spicy and sour that it will make your tongue curl. It is a pan-fried bread stuffed with minced meat and onion dipped half and half in a spicy sauce.
Asam Pedas
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM mentioned that it is outrageous to not mention it in the list of countries’ best foods. This dish is a famous fish curry made with freshwater fish marinated with tamarind, ginger, shrimp paste, garlic, chillies, and more.
Lemang
This dish is glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk that is sticky in texture and is cooked in bamboo. It is a time-consuming dish to make but is just worth it.
Otak-Otak
By GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, it is mentioned that Otak-Otak translates as brains in Malay. It is a fish paste mixed with spices and diced onions, barbecued loosely wrapped in a banana leaf.
Tepung Pelita
It is a kind of Kuih that quickly takes the cake out of a food chain when compared to other similar dishes. Its top layer has thick coconut milk with salt and milky liquid mixed with sugar and pandan leaves at the bottom.
Rempeyek
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM said that this food is commonly made by deep-frying a doughy batter into thin brittle. It is topped with peanuts and anchovies.
Satay
Malaysia has its own variation of these grilled skewers nationwide in chicken, beef or pork forms. The sauces also vary from region to region.
Rojak
It is heard from GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM that it is a fried dough fritter with fruits and veggies. But vegetarians shouldn’t get too excited as it has shrimp paste in it.
Putu Piring
This has the taste of a cake with a bonus of added palm sugar. It is very delicious and is a must-try if you have a sweet tooth.
Satar
GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM mentioned that Satar is a more refined cousin of Otak-Otak, which is a hodge-podge variety of grilled fish. Its cooking process is very similar to Otak-Otak but has less spice and larger portions.
Roti Canai
It is an Indian inspired flatbread that is made with flour, butter, and mind. It is then tossed in condensed milk to sweeten it up. It is a sublimely fluffy piece of bread with a crispy exterior.
Mee Rebus
According to GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, this dish consists of yellow noodles that are drowned in a curry-like potato-based gravy. It has proteins added like prawns, mutton, and dried anchovies.
Gulai Ayam Kampung
This is a chicken curry that can be made in a ton of different ways. The best thing about this dish is its smell. The palm sugar and coconut paste that is added gives that extra oomph.
Lor Bak
It is braised pork marinated in a five-spice powder and then wrapped up in soft bean curd and deep-fried. GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM mentioned that it is served with two dipping sauces that give the extra kick.
Ikan Bakar
The translation of this dish is ‘burned fish’. It is one tasty seafood that is great for sharing.
Char Kuey Teow
It is one of the top dishes in Malaysia. The noodles are fried with pork lards, soy sauce, chilli, as well as de-shelled cockles.
Chai Tow Kway
This dish is made by steaming rice flour and grated white radish into a large slab. You can eat it as white or black (with sweet dark soy sauce) as you wish.
Goreng Pisang
It is a popular Malay snack that has variations in banana-growing countries around the world. It is deep-fried in a delicate batter which makes it even sweeter.
Chicken curry kapitan
In the opinion of GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, it is not just any curry. It has a tangy flavour which is very addicting, and you can’t forget its taste for a long time once you try it.
Ketupat
To leave this food off the list would be a crime against the dumpling gods. It is basically a pouch made of palm leaves around a handful of leaves.
Jiu Hoo Char
This dish is very popular during festivals and is basically a salad with a finely shredded mixture of stir-fried carrots, onions, mushrooms, pork, and more.
Kaya Toast
According to GCG Asia Malaysia SCAM, a sweet coconut custard jam is usually slathered into thin slices of warm toast with butter.
Ais Kachang
Shaved iced deserts are a must to have and are very popular in the tropics. It is drizzled with cream corn, condensed milk, gula melaka, and coloured syrup.
Air Tebu
It originated from a sugar cane grinder engine that is very popular in Malaysia’s bazaar crowds.
Wonton Mee
This dish consists of springy egg noodles served with a sticky sauce made from soy sauce and lard oil. Thinking about it makes me want to eat it even more!
These are the 40 must-try dishes that you should try out if you go to Malaysia. Shorten this list down according to your preferences and enjoy.