60 a must-try Malaysian famous food - with pictures and names

  

Here are 35 must-try Malaysian dishes that showcase this rich gastronomic diversity:

1. Nasi Lemak
   Malaysia's national dish, featuring fragrant coconut rice accompanied by anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, cucumber, and spicy sambal.

2. Char Kway Teow - Stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, Chinese sausage, eggs, and bean sprouts, infused with a smoky flavor.

3. Asam Laksa
   A tangy and spicy noodle soup with mackerel fish, tamarind, and a medley of herbs and vegetables.

4. Hainanese Chicken Rice
   Poached chicken served with fragrant rice, accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

5. Rendang
   A rich and tender coconut beef stew slow-cooked with spices until the meat absorbs the flavorful gravy.

6. Satay
   Skewered and grilled meat, typically chicken or beef, served with a spicy peanut sauce. citeturn0search0

7. Roti Canai
   A flaky, crispy flatbread served with dhal or curry, popular for breakfast or as a snack.

8. Mee Goreng Mamak
   Spicy stir-fried yellow noodles with tofu, potatoes, and eggs, often found at Indian Muslim eateries.

9. Nasi Kandar
   Steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes, originating from Penang.

10. Curry Laksa
    A coconut-based curry noodle soup with tofu puffs, shrimp, and bean sprouts.

11. Ramly Burger
    An iconic Malaysian street burger made with Ramly chicken or beef patties, wrapped in an egg omelet, and topped with special sauces like mayonnaise, chili sauce, and BBQ sauce.

12. Oyster Omelette (Oh Chien)
    A savory omelette mixed with fresh oysters, starch, and eggs, resulting in a crispy texture. citeturn0search0

13. Pisang Goreng
    Deep-fried banana fritters, a popular snack enjoyed throughout the country. citeturn0search0

14. Popiah
    Fresh spring rolls filled with a mixture of vegetables, tofu, and sometimes meat, wrapped in a thin crepe. citeturn0search0

15. Rojak
    A mixed fruit and vegetable salad drizzled with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. citeturn0search0

16. Cendol
    A dessert of shaved ice topped with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup.

17. Ais Kacang
    Shaved ice dessert with red beans, sweet corn, grass jelly, and syrups, sometimes topped with ice cream. citeturn0search0

18. Teh Tarik
    A frothy milk tea, "pulled" to create its characteristic texture and served hot.

19. Kaya Toast
    Toasted bread spread with kaya (coconut jam) and butter, often enjoyed with soft-boiled eggs.

20. Hokkien Mee
    Stir-fried thick noodles in a dark soy sauce with pork, squid, and cabbage.

21. Ikan Bakar
    Grilled fish marinated with spices and wrapped in banana leaves, served with sambal.

22. Keropok Lekor
    Traditional fish crackers from Terengganu, made from fish and sago flour, deep-fried until crispy.

23. Mee Rebus
    Yellow noodles in a sweet potato-based gravy, garnished with boiled eggs and fried shallots.

24. Nasi Dagang
    A dish from the East Coast, featuring rice steamed with coconut milk, served with fish curry.

25. Nasi Kerabu
    Blue-colored rice served with a variety of herbs, fried chicken, and fish crackers.

26. Laksa Johor
    Spaghetti noodles in a spicy fish and coconut milk gravy, unique to the southern state of Johor.

27. Yong Tau Foo
    Tofu and vegetables stuffed with fish paste, served in a clear broth or deep-fried.

28. Sambal Udang
    Prawns cooked in a spicy sambal sauce, often enjoyed with rice.

29. Ayam Percik
    Grilled chicken basted with a spiced coconut gravy, popular in the northern states.

30. Char Hor Fun
    Flat rice noodles braised in a silky egg gravy with seafood and vegetables.

31. Lemang
    Glutinous rice cooked in bamboo with coconut milk, traditionally prepared during festive seasons.

32. Kuih Lapis
    A colorful layered steamed cake made from rice flour and coconut milk.

33. Apam Balik
    A sweet pancake filled with crushed peanuts, sugar, and sometimes corn.

34. Mee Bandung
    Noodles in a rich tomato and prawn-based broth, garnished with eggs and vegetables.

35. Nasi Ulam
    Herb-infused rice mixed with various raw vegetables and herbs, offering a refreshing taste.

36. Putu Mayam
    Rice