Flavours of Malaysia (Part 1)

When traveling to Malaysia, experiencing great places of interest is just one thing you do, and discovering the flavours of the country is another thing you shouldn't wanna miss. And by flavours, I mean gustatory delight!

Rice is a staple in the country. Restaurants in Malaysia serve rice in different ways, aroma and taste for that matter. But among the variety of way rice is prepared, some of the most common ingredients used are hard spices and wet spice mixture of coconut milk called “rempah”.

Of course, steamed, fried, or java rice are among the most popular ones that you can get in any restaurant you dine in. But here are some of Malaysia’s rice dishes you shouldn’t miss:

Nasi Lemak – cooked rice in coconut milk tossed with anchovies, squid, eggs, cucumber and chili paste, called sambal.

Nasi Kerabu – This native cuisine uses local herbs and salted fish to complement the rice.

Nasi Dagang – this dish is rich in aroma as it used fragrant unpolished glutinous rice that is steamed with coconut milk and served with tuna fish curry.

These chows are not in our typical everyday meal but trying them in a tour in Malaysia is definitely worth it. They will not just tickle your taste buds but they will surely leave your senses craving for more.