Study at Malaysia
Malaysia is known throughout the world for its intoxicating mix of cultures.
Malaysia is known throughout the world for its intoxicating mix of cultures which has proven to be an irresistible draw for people from all around the world. As home to various ethnic groups, many countries regard Malaysia as the shining example of peaceful co-existence regardless of race and creed.
At the end of the day, you’d be hard pressed to find another country that can offer you the same heady mix of colours, culture, food, festivities and inspiration as the ones you’d find in Malaysia.
Malay
Malay food is often times described as spicy and flavourful as it utilizes a rich mixture of spices and herbs. Malay dishes can be distinguished into a few methods of cooking namely masak merah (tomato sauce), masak lemak (coconut milk), masak asam (sour-ish tamarind) and masak pedas (spicy). Some of the popular dishes that you wouldn’t want to miss include nasi lemak (coconut milk steamed rice), sambal belacan (shrimp paste with pounded chillies), beef rendang (dried beef curry), satay (barbecued skewered meat) and serunding (meat floss).
Chinese
Chinese food in Malaysia is derived from mainland Chinese cuisine but has been influenced by local ingredients and dishes from other cultures in Malaysia though it remains distinctly Chinese. Popular dishes among locals and tourists alike include dim sum, sweet and sour dishes, char siew (sweet barbecued pork) and bak kut teh (herbal soup).
Indian
Popular for their curries, banana leaf rice and breads such as chapati, naan and roti (called prata in some countries), Indian food has been assimilated with Malay food through mix marriages among Indians and Malays, resulting in what is locally known as mamak (Indian Muslim), which cannot be found in India itself. Mamak restaurants can be found all over Malaysia, especially in the peninsular, and can be seen populated till the wee hours of the morning by people from all walks of life.