Arabian Almond Chicken is a Middle Eastern dish with tender chicken simmered in warm spices and topped with roasted almonds for a sweet and savoury taste.
Authentic Malaysian Meat Dishes
Generally these are Nyonya meat dishes with Malay inspirations of Curry Kapitan, Beef Rendang, Bak Char Rempah, Kerabu Kay or Steamed Chicken Salad.
Some are with Indian inspiration like Kari Kay or Curry chicken with potatoes, Inche Kabin, Tamarind Egg Omelette, and Hong Bak Babi Pongteh.
These are recipes that has dried spice powders like coriander, cumin, fennel, dried turmeric and chilly powders. Coconut cream is also widely used in these dishes.
Eating the old way but learning the new recipes.
By the early 20th century, the Straits Chinese has grown in numbers. Some got very established and wealthy. Some even have male servants who cooks for them. The old Chinese inspired favourites are unforgettable. Today, we are still enjoying the old food like 5 spiced pork roll, duck in salted mustard soup or kiam chye ark, tau ewe bak or dark sauced pork stew.
I may not be totally right but fusion is not only with Malays, Indians or Chinese. A 100 to 150 years ago, we were having British, Dutch, and Armenians sailing round the world discovering new frontiers. Nutmeg powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder are inspiration from our founding fathers.
Select these dishes and the stories goes on in the class.
Ayam Masak Merah
Ayam Masak Merah is a Malaysian favorite with chicken cooked in a rich, spicy, and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce, perfect with rice.
Babi Pongteh
Babi Pongteh (Nyonya Sand ginger Pork Stew) is a savoury and slightly sweet braised meat stew made with potatoes, mushrooms, and fermented soybeans. Main ingredients are meat pieces and potatoes.
Bak Char Rempah (Stir Fry Spicy Pork)
Bak Char Rempah is a traditional Nyonya dish of stir-fried pork with a rich and aromatic spice paste, embodying Nyonya culinary traditions.
Beef Rendang
A slow-cooked dry curry with beef, infused with rich coconut flavor and aromatic spices, creating a creamy and nutty dish.
Buah Keluak Chicken Curry
Buah Keluak Chicken Curry is a deeply flavourful and aromatic dish unique to Nyonya cuisine, featuring the rich, earthy flavours of Buah Keluak nuts.
Cashew Nut Chicken
Cashew Nut Chicken is a classic Nyonya dish that balances sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours, made with tender chicken pieces and a flavourful sauce.
Curry Chicken with Potatoes
A traditional Nyonya chicken curry with a rich, aromatic taste, made with coconut milk and a balanced blend of wet and dried spices.
Curry Kapitan
A signature Nyonya chicken curry that combines Malay and Chinese culinary influences, known for its rich spices and hint of lime for added freshness.
Dark Sauce Beef (Daging Masak Manis)
Daging Masak Manis is a sweet and savoury Malaysian beef dish, cooked in a dark sauce with mild spices and served with rice.
Egg Belanda or Tamarind Egg
Egg Belanda is a simple yet flavourful Nyonya dish made with pan-fried eggs in a rich, spicy, and tangy sauce with tamarind.
Five-Spice Pork Roll (Lor Bak)
A savory and crispy pork dish marinated with five-spice powder, wrapped in beancurd skin, and deep-fried to perfection.
Inche Kabin
A crispy fried chicken dish marinated with a blend of spices and coconut milk, popular for its Southeast Asian flavors and served with a unique dipping sauce.
Kerabu Kay (Chicken Salad)
Kerabu Kay is a vibrant Nyonya-style chicken salad using sambal belachan sauce, highlighted by piquant calamansi lime juice and aromatic herbs.
Minced Lamb in Chickpea Curry
Minced Lamb in Chickpea Curry is a hearty dish blending the richness of lamb and the earthiness of chickpeas, flavored with a spiced curry sauce.
Pork Chincalok
A tangy and umami-rich Nyonya dish made with pork and Chincalok, a fermented shrimp condiment, for bold and complex flavors.
Sticky Chilli Pork
Sticky Chilli Pork is a sweet and spicy dish with tender pork glazed in a sticky sauce, perfect for serving over rice.
Tau Ewe Bak (Dark Soy Sauce Pork Stew)
Tau Ewe Bak is a sweet and savoury braised pork dish, slow-cooked in dark soy sauce for a tender, flavourful result.
