
Sambal belacan is a bold Malaysian chili condiment made by pounding fresh red chilies with toasted fermented shrimp paste, lime juice and a little sugar.

Otak-otak is a Malaysian grilled fish paste wrapped in banana leaves and cooked until fragrant and lightly charred.

Nasi lemak is Malaysia’s coconut rice dish served with sambal, crispy anchovies, peanuts, egg and cucumber.

Char kway teow is a Malaysian stir-fried noodle dish made with flat rice noodles, shrimp, egg, Chinese sausage and bean sprouts tossed in soy sauce and chili paste.

Nasi goreng is a Malaysian fried rice dish cooked with garlic, chili, belacan and sweet soy sauce.

Curry laksa is a rich Malaysian noodle soup with a coconut curry broth, rice noodles and toppings like shrimp, tofu puffs and bean sprouts.

Nasi dagang is a Malaysian rice dish made with coconut rice served alongside fish curry and pickled vegetables.

Ikan bakar is a Malaysian grilled fish marinated in a chili spice paste and cooked over high heat.