What is the food in Malaysia like?
There are many different influences on the Malaysian food. This comes from the trading that has been done for years with neighboring countries, such as China, the Middle East, India, and Indonesia. There are many spices and herbs that are involved in the making of Malaysian food. The seasonings play a very important role in the cuisine because they add a wide variety of flavoring and taste. Rice is served with just about every meal. Utensils are rarely used as most food is eaten with fingers. Desserts are also a staple in Malaysian diets. They accompany almost every meal. Some examples of native Malaysian dishes are nasi dagang, keropok lekor, ayam goreng, and laksam. Nasi dagang is a dish that is made with rice and coconut cream, and is eaten with specially made side dishes. Keropok lekor is a fried snack that is made out of eaten with a special chili dip. Ayam goreng literally means fried chicken; and, that is precisely what it is. The chicken is marinated in a combination of spices,