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Perak food Trail

The best eats across perak, from the rustic town of teluk intan to the state capital ipoh and the ever peaceful taiping. Starting the day,
bring an empty stomach to the lively hawker stalls- some of which have been around for decades - flanking jalan maharani, near the town's main wet market.popular local favourites include lai fun(a thick, vermicelli-like rice noodle in wholesome chicken soup or curry) at the lai fun peng stall; lor mai fan ( fragrant sticky rice with a variety of currie and a special side dish of sweet desiccated coconut) and pan mee (hand-made flat noodles in a hearty broth topped with crunchy anchovies). The latter in commonly found nationwide, but this small town version boasts of a naturally sweet and well-flavoured stock.
Alternatively, grab a table at teck kee foodstuff enterprise(37 jalan raja) and try a variety of quick-seve fried noodles, tong sui(sweet broth), or its trademark nyonya kuih(tradition food)

 

Malaysian Satays

Ingredients

• 1/2-pound skinless chicken thighs or beef flank steak, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 stalks lemongrass, smashed and coarsely chopped
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 1 cup corn oil
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
• Rice cakes, for serving
• Sliced cucumbers, for garnish
• Cubed onions, for garnish

Directions

Put the chicken or beef pieces in a mixing bowl. Add the lemongrass, onion, oil, ginger, and spices and seasonings. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.

Heat a grill, preferably charcoal, to medium-high. Meanwhile, remove chicken or beef from marinade and skewer (if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for 30 minutes prior to using). Grill for 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through, turning halfway through.

Serve with Peanut Sauce and rice cakes and garnish with cucumber and onion.

Peanut Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons corn oil
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
• 4 small dried red chiles, crumbled
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 cups roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, shrimp paste, turmeric, lemongrass, and chiles. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat until fragrant and onion is soft. Add coconut milk and water and bring to a boil. Add sugar, salt, and peanuts. Stir constantly over medium heat and simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove the lemongrass stalk and serve warm or at room temperature.

Malaysian Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds large Red Bliss potatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound fresh, young, green beans, trimmed

Directions

Wash the potatoes under cold running water. Peel and cut into 2-inch chunks.

In a carbon-steel wok, heat the oil over medium heat until just smoking. Add the shallots, onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until the onion is wilted. Add the curry and cook for 30 seconds, until aromatic. Add the coconut milk, broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the beans are just done.

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A Malaysian Cuisine Adventure

When I first went to a Malaysian restaurant I was ten and from that moment on it was my food of choice. I was hooked. All my friends decided that I was crazy visiting the same restaurant every weekend, sometimes on my own. But the mix of spice and simple Chinese food was simple yet complex, the sheer juxtaposition of food types made me wonder about the country itself. I was determined to visit the home of my favourite food.

Most of my friends thought that my obsession with the Asian food had gone far enough, but one had faith. My friend Tanya decided that although my mission was born out of a love of spicy pancakes, she was going to accompany me on my wild and albeit slightly deranged adventure. So we planned our trip down to the last minute and to her credit Tanya was just as excited as I was in the end.

The morning of our departure, we were nervous, but with maps, tickets and passports in hand we took flight. In the air looking down below at the country which had inspired the whole trip, we reflected on our journey. From a ten-year-old fussy eater to the grown woman sat on the plane excited about the cuisine that was waiting in on the ground below. The journey we had taken had been born out of sheer lunacy, but we were bound to have an amazing time.

When we landed in Kuala Lumpur I was tired and wanted to get to the hotel as quickly as possible, but then during the taxi journey to the hotel I saw all the delicious culinary delights that were on offer. From that moment on I was determined to visit all the street stalls and the small local restaurants dotted around the capital.

After a short nap we left the hotel and headed to the centre, the jostling atmosphere made us both come alive. The atmosphere was so alien to our own, but at the same time I felt as if I had come home for the first time.

A mixture of Malay, Chinese and Indian culture, the country reflects the world of today, a true mix of people, flavour and diversity.

On our journey of food discovery we encountered many tastes, people and customs. The best times were spent observing the people of the region, jostling down crowded streets and cooking a delightful mix of meats, spices and flavours. The street stall owners cook incredible meals from their memories, recipes that have been passed down by generations, altered and adapted by the varying cultures fluctuating in the area.

The rest of my trip was a blur of historical sites, food and more food. We travelled through the country listening purely to our stomachs and their needs. We came back several pounds heavier, but our hearts and souls were cleansed, leaving our minds lighter and at ease.

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Treat yourself and Have a Taste of Your Favorite Luscious Malaysian and Asian Cuisine

“Satay, Lontong, Kuay Teow, Keropok Lekor, Ikan Bakar, Nasi Dagang – these are only some of Malaysia’s finest cuisines and delicious delights. However, there’s a problem. You’re living around New Jersey! Well, if that’s the case, you do not have to worry no more. Even though you are so far from the beautiful and interesting country of Malaysia, mouth-watering Malaysian foods are still within your reach through Malaysian restaurants located in New Jersey.

Yes, it’s true and you are not dreaming. Your location is no longer a hindrance when craving for those tasty and appetizing Malaysian cuisine in NJ. You can actually have a taste of those enticing cuisines anytime you want. Definitely, New Jersey is a very huge place but remember there are still restaurants within this country that serve Malaysian and authentic Asian cuisines to give satisfaction to those avid fans of Asian food.

If you consider yourself fond of eating Malaysian food, your really have a very adventurous tongue. Remember, Asian cuisine in New Jersey are cooked and prepared in different ways and certainly they have a special distinctive taste making them very unique and exotic compared to the usual food and cookery you are eating. What makes Malaysian and Asian cuisines extraordinary, exceptional and one-of-a-kind, is because of the various ingredients used in cooking these cuisines. Asia is very well known because of its rich sweet and spices that actually make every cuisine and cookery interesting and very tasty. In reality, many go and want to have a taste of these kind of food just to experience the distinctness of the food which makes them want and crave more and never stop.

To be able to give Asian cuisine enthusiast the satisfaction they need, most Malaysian restaurant in NJ prepare various kinds of Malaysian and Asian cuisines. Actually, Asian cuisines also vary in types and most of them come in combinations like Malaysian-Indian, Malaysian-Chinese, Malaysian-Thai, and others due to the reason of cross-cultural influences of the countries located in Asia. This characteristic of Asian foods makes these cuisines more remarkable and appealing to eat.

Malaysia, being a multicultural country same as the other counties in Asia, have actually adapted its neighboring countries’ dishes to suit the taste buds of their own culture. As proof to this fact are the various Malaysian-Indian, Malaysian-Chinese, Malaysian-Thai and other types of cuisines that have mushroomed and developed as time goes by. Examples of Malaysian-Indian food are Thosai, Idli, Putu Mayam, and Chapati. Some Malaysian-Chinese food are Bak Chang, Pao, Kway Chap, and Chee Cheong Fun. While some examples of Malaysian-Thai food are Rendang, Cendol, and Tom Yam. These are only some of the dishes that Malaysia has adapted as their own and numerous admirers of these kind of cuisine somehow prove that cookeries such as these are truly tasty and luscious to eat.

These cuisines listed above are only some of the huge variety of both Malaysian and Asian cuisines that you can actually see at your favorite Malaysian restaurant located around you. Why not have a splash and take another bite of your most wanted dish and treat yourself a hot Malaysian soup until you can’t stop. “

About the Author

Andrew Beene is a web copywriter in a web design company associated with a restaurant serving Malaysian cuisine in NJ.

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