Top 5 Delicious Street Food To Try in Malaysia
Malaysia is a food-lover's paradise, boasting cheap prices, traditional techniques and mouth-watering local cuisine. This vast country is packed with colourful food stalls, making it easy for travellers wanting to get a taste of Malaysian fare. Here are 5 delicious Malaysian street food dishes you need to make room for.
1. Nasi Lemak
A cultural icon of Malaysia, nasi lemak is a dish is not to be missed. Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk is paired with roasted peanuts, crunchy anchovies, boiled eggs, and most importantly, the sweet-spicy sambal. Culture Trip recommends pairing it with fried chicken for an indulgent, finger-licking meal. You can usually find nasi lemak served at many kopitiams, Malay restaurants and roadside stalls.
2. Satay
Satay is a popular Malaysian street food. Simply composed of seasoned meat skewered on a bamboo stick, this dish is meticulously grilled over hot fire. There are several options available including chicken, mutton and beef. Once done, this mouthwatering treat is served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.
3.Ramly burger
This famous cheap eat is so popular that it has even graced the shores of New York City. A favourite among Malaysian locals as a late night snack, this Malaysian-style burger can be easily found at food stalls all over the Kuala Lumpur. Depending on the stall owner, you can find up to 10 types of Ramly burger offered.
4. Rojak
If there's any food that symbolises Malaysia, it would be rojak, which means mixture in Malay. The sweet version of rojak mainly consists of fruits and vegetables. The savoury type is usually made of fried bean curds, cut vegetables, hard boiled eggs, and other fritters. Both are coated with thick sauce that tie it together. This dish is best enjoyed freshly made-the food will become too soggy if you wait too long.
5. Durian
Affectionately known as the King of Fruits, durian is regarded to have a foul smell, yet wonderful and complicated flavours. Despite its thorny shell, the flesh is quite the contrast- being soft and smooth. The durian season usually peaks around June to July and it is a bucket-list experience during your visit to Malaysia.
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