What you should definitely try in Malaysia: These vegetarian dishes will surprise you

By TravelWiseFeb 19, 2024 23:42 PMNews
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What you should definitely try in Malaysia
What you should definitely try in Malaysia. Source: Wikipedia

Malaysia is known for its delicious food and diverse cuisine that will appeal to everyone.

And if you're a vegetarian, you can enjoy a variety of options that will make your vacation even more delicious. Well, when you visit this wonderful country, make sure you include the following five dishes in your "must try" list, News Bytes writes.

What you should definitely try in Malaysia: These vegetarian dishes will surprise you
What you should definitely try in Malaysia: These vegetarian dishes will surprise you. Source: Wikipedia

Vegetarian mee goreng

A traditional Malaysian staple, mee goreng means "fried noodles" and is packed with nutrition and flavor.

It is made of fried noodles and a variety of vegetables such as onions, potatoes, bean sprouts, white cabbage, garlic, etc.

The dish is cooked in a sauce, which is a combination of ketchup, soy sauce and sweet chili sauce.

Apam balik

Apam balik is a popular appetizer/dessert for Malaysian locals. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside because it has a filling.

It tastes sweet and is made using baking powder or baking soda, sweet corn, roasted peanuts, and sugar butter.

When the batter is ready, it is poured into a hot pan and cooked until crispy.

Pulut panggang

This dish is made from rice and coconut and has been around in Malaysia for more than a century.

The mixture is then wrapped in banana leaves and then roasted over an open fire until it becomes smoky and fragrant.

Due to its popularity, you can easily find this dish in any corner of the country.

Malaysian laksa curry

Malaysian curry laksa is a soup that is prepared using a large number of authentic spices and herbs.

It contains ingredients such as lemongrass, coconut milk, cream, oil, and noodles, as well as various ground spices.

Some classic fillings include tofu, beans, eggplant, fried bean curd sticks, and mung bean sprouts, among many others, so you can choose from many versions.

Mee rebus

Mee rebus, which translates to "boiled noodles", is another vegetarian dish worth trying while in Malaysia.

The noodles are cooked with sweet potatoes, peanuts and various spices, making them sweet and spicy at the same time.

Typically, you will find it with toppings such as crispy fried onions, bean sprouts or fried tofu.

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