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Rice Dishes

Nasi Lemak

Malaysia's fragrant national dish - coconut rice with fiery sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts and egg.

Malaysia · Nationwide

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Noodles & Pasta

Char Kway Teow

Smoky flat rice noodles fried with prawns and cockles.

Malaysia · Penang

Salads & Sides

Ulam

Traditional Malay raw-vegetable side dish of over 120 wild and cultivated greens, served with sambal, fish sauce and rice as part of the everyday meal.

Malaysia · Malaysia (Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Penang), Singapore, southern Thailand, Riau Islands

Noodles & Pasta

Laksa

Spicy coconut noodle soup, rich and aromatic.

Malaysia · Nationwide

Snacks & Appetizers

Budu

Budu is a dark Malaysian fermented anchovy sauce from Kelantan, served as a dip for raw vegetables, rice and grilled fish.

Malaysia · Kelantan and Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia; also Patani in southern Thailand

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Desserts & Sweets

Apam Balik

Apam Balik is a folded peanut-stuffed pancake sold at Malaysian night markets, with a crisp caramelised edge and a soft, chewy centre.

Malaysia · Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysian night markets generally

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