RENDANG
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Rendang is a popular Malaysian dish that comes with a choice of beef, chicken, or lamb. This spicy meat dish from Indonesia has captured the hearts of many in Southeast Asia.
Rendang is a dish that combines many rich spices from the region with coconut milk to make a thick sauce that is simmered with the meat. The end result? A dish of incredibly tender meat with intense flavor that is difficult to forget.
LAKSA
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Laksa is a spicy and flavorful noodle dish made with thick white rice noodles and a curry-like soup base, then topped with prawns, fish cake, beancurd, and cockles. Many people consider this to be comfort food, and it is widely available in Malaysian restaurants.
In Malaysia, there are numerous variations of laksa. For example, in Penang, a Malaysian state on the Northwest coast, the local version of laksa is much sourer because it is served in a tangy fish broth made with fresh mackerel, herbs, pineapple, and spices.
THE NASI LEMAK
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Nasi Lemak, Malaysia's unofficial national dish, is a traditional rice dish. The rich and fragrant rice that is soaked in coconut cream before steaming is the main attraction.
It is then accompanied by a variety of traditional Indonesian dishes such as salted peanuts with ikan-bilis (anchovies), hard-boiled eggs, preserved vegetables, fried chicken wings or fish, and sweet sambal chili.
Although Nasi Lemak is a traditional Malay dish, it is popular across cultures and is widely available in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia.
MURTABAK
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Murtabak is a type of stuffed omelet pancake that can be eaten all day. This Indian Muslim cuisine pancake is stuffed with minced meat, onions, and spicy sauces before being pan-fried until golden brown.
Murtabak can be eaten as a meal, but it is more commonly consumed as a snack because it is essentially a street food that is easy to consume on the go. Because it was brought to these regions by early Indian Muslim settlers. The dish is commonly found in Southeast Asia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.