You could
spend decades learning the varieties and flavours of Malaysian
cuisine and still be surprised by the subtle variations in the
curry mee and nasi goreng (in Malay 'mee' is simply 'noodle' and
'nasi' is rice) served in the next street stall. After just a
few days in this gourmand's paradise you will have enjoyed a
variety of one of the world's great cuisines, and be inspired to
sample more of the exciting blend of Chinese, Indian and Malay
cooking styles and ingredients available around the country.
Malaysia is a traditional source of some of the world's most
popular spices, such as cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and cloves,
so it's little wonder that Malaysian chefs are so
well-regarded.
Malaysian hawker food is famous around the world. The beauty of
this type of food is in its simplicity and freshness. Dishes like
beef and chicken satay, spicy fish salads, chicken rice and fresh
noodle dishes of all kinds will fuel your Malaysian holiday while
exciting your palate. From these simple but solid gastronomic roots
Malaysian food branches upwards into great restaurants and fine
dining equal to anywhere in the world.
To experience another level of Malaysian cuisine, attend a
cooking course run by professional Malaysian chefs. In KL check out
Rebung (http://www.rebung.com.my/cooking_class.htm)
where students begin the day with a trip to the local market to
source fresh ingredients and finish with elaborate lunches. Also
try Bayanindah (http://www.bayanindah.com/) where you
can stay in luxury accommodation while you stretch your culinary
muscles and add some Malaysian techniques to your kitchen
repertoire.