Food from Malaysia: Banana Leaf Rice

Banana Leaf Rice from Western Malaysia I think this must come in as my number two favorite meal in Peninsular Malaysia. And, I have to say, like many things in this part of Malaysia, it’s a hit in miss affair to get a version of Banana Leaf Rice that tastes “great” every-time. I have found such a place. It’s …

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Food from Singapore: Traditional breakfast – Kaya toast with half boiled egg and Kopi

Traditional Singaporean breakfast of Kaya Toast, half-boiled egg and Kopi This is possibly the tastiest thing I’ve eaten in Singapore.  Which is likely why it’s the national breakfast of Singapore. There are subtle variations on the type of bread used. Some toast is simply bread slices. Here, it’s a freshly toasted mini bread loaf. Kaya …

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Food from Singapore: Beef ball noodle soup

  Beef Ball Noodle Soup from Singapore This dish comes in two varieties in Singapore. A dried noodle kind with a lush thick gravy, and the above type which is a flavoursome soup. Fabled by many a Singaporean, this dish is certainly more wholesome that your average noodle soup! I counted three different types of …

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Food from Sabah, Malaysia: Kurma Sayur Nangka (baby jackfruit curry)

Kurma Sayur Nangka from Sabah Malaysia (Borneo) I thought the dish was a chicken curry when I selected the yellow korma looking dish. It was only at the table did I notice the fibrous looking clumps. The lady serving the dish smiled, struggled with the words and said, “Coconut.” Did she mean, palm hearts? I’ve eaten …

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Food from Sabah, Malaysia: Hainanese chicken rice

Hainanese / Chinese / Cantonese / Chicken a la Sabah, Malaysia Originally brought to Malaysia by the people of Hainan province in China, Hainanese Chicken has spread throughout Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Speaking to Sabahan’s in Borneo, one would swear it came from Sabah alone. It’s roots in Malaysia are both Hainanese and Cantonese, with a sprinkle of Sabah’s …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Sotong Tom Yum

Sotong Tom Yum from Sabah, Malaysia A famous South East Asian dish found in Sabah Tom Yum is a famous soup dish in South East Asia, mainly Laos and Thailand. It’s known for its sour and spicy flavors that give it a very distinct identification to the taste buds. Sotong is the Malay for squid, of which …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Murtabak

Murtabak from Sabah Malaysia – Arabian food in Sabah? Murtabak has its routes within the Arab world, and is one of my favourite foods in Sabah, Malaysia. Yes, more food that’s not “pure” Sabahan. But, this is what I find commonly on the ground here. Any nation with a cultural diverse background is bound to inherit its dining habits too. …

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