What is the Malaysias most famous food?
The most famous Malay dishes are satay – spicy skewered pieces of chicken or beef, marinated and barbequed over a charcoal fire and eaten with peanut sauce; and laksa, a spicy vegetarian soup with noodles and fish stock. Thirst quenchers are ‘the tarik’ a tea made with a special milk, ‘sirap bandung’ a pink drink made of rock sugar and red colouring with condensed milk added, and ‘air batu campur’ made of either brown sugar or red syrup with colourful jelly cubes, red beans, sweet corn and Chinese black jelly. One of the most unique Malay dishes is the “roti jala” (lacy pancakes), which sometimes replaces the staple rice. Roti jala is an ideal accompaniment to any dish with lots of rich gravy and is often served during special occasions. It is made from a mixture of plain flour and eggs, with a pinch of turmeric powder and butter. Desserts are a must for any Malay meal. Easily available at most local restaurants and roadside stalls, Malay desserts are invariably very sweet and include
