Tuesday, 9 August 2011

#145 Malay traditional food made by the malay people.

kuih  	melayu or Malay kuih

A myriad of kuih-muih (sweet and savory cakes)
originally from the Malay people. The Nyonyas
also claim some of these and they are known as
"Nyonya kuih" too. Even though they may look alike,
there is a subtle difference in terms of colors,
taste and also the kind of ingredients used.


Cucur badak

Cucur badak is made of sweet potato with spicy coconut filling.

ketupat nasi (uncooked) ketupat nasi (cooked)
These rice packets (ketupat) were woven using young coconut leaves. They are then boiled for at least three hours before you get to eat them. This version uses normal white rice.


ketupat palas

Ketupat palas (made from leaves of a member of pandanus family). This version uses glutinous rice.

Ulam

Ulam is fresh raw herbs to be eaten with sambal belacan.

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