Original source : http://www.hungrygowhere.my
Posted : August 2014
Author : HGW Editor
We bring you 57 uniquely Malaysian dishes to celebrate 57
years of Merdeka.
In anticipation of Hari Merdeka, the HungryGoWhere team has
unearthed 57 quintessentially Malaysian food and drinks to celebrate our
country’s 57 years of independence. You might find them anywhere else in the
world, but these dishes and drinks – from Sabah and Sarawak all the way to Penang – will always evoke thoughts and memories of home. We begin the countdown to Malaysia Day – the birthday of
this glorious nation we call Malaysia
– with the first in our series, comprising a collection of our very own rice
dishes!
Rice, rice, glorious rice!
1. Nasi Lemak
Nothing comes close to the sheer satisfaction of having a
steaming plate of coconut milk-infused rice with spicy, sweetish sambal, cool
and crisp cucumber slices and some crunchy, salty peanuts and anchovies on the
side. Malaysians love their nasi lemak, be it with servings of tender rendang,
fried chicken and sambal squid, or just plain and simple in a tidy little
banana leaf pack.
2. Nasi Kerabu
Originating from the shores of the beautiful states of
Kelantan and Terengganu, nasi kerabu’s blue-tinged rice with pickles and
salad has become a clear favourite for all Malaysians.
3. Nasi Kandar
Nasi kandar may have been birthed in Penang,
but it now resides in the hearts of all Malaysians. Steamed white rice with a
concoction of curries poured directly on to the rice, along with side dishes,
results in a uniquely Malaysian dish that is both appetising and versatile.
4. Nasi Dalcha
Nasi kandar’s younger brother, nasi dalcha is just as
delicious especially if you can appreciate perfectly cooked dalcha with just
the right balance of spice and aroma.
5. Nasi Kukus
Nasi kukus is special because the rice in question is
steamed individually in aluminium bowls only when an order is placed, ensuring
freshness and an extra fragrant serving of rice. Usually eaten with sambal, ayam
goreng berempah and fresh, raw vegetables, this east coast native has become a
much-loved dish all over Malaysia.
6. Chicken Rice Balls
Mention Melaka, and Hainanese chicken rice balls will likely
be the top of any foodie’s makan list. Juicy, fragrant balls of rice to
accompany silky-smooth pieces of poached chicken maketh the perfect lunch in
this historic state.
7. Nasi Goreng Kampung
The best dishes in life are the ones we grew up on, and nasi
goreng kampung is definitely one dish most Malaysians will remember fondly.
~Blog Admin~
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