Depending on where you are in Malaysia, it comes with a variety of accompaniments such as hard-boiled egg, peanuts, vegetables, lamb/chicken/or beef curry, seafood and sambal (chili-based sauce...

Why It Works. Toasted grated coconut adds smoky-sweet appeal to final salad. Using readily available desiccated coconut significantly reduces the cooking time. Blanching some types of vegetables while leaving others raw ensures the best characteristics of each are highlighted.

Nasi lemak, satay, and laksa are national dishes while sambal is a staple condiment enjoyed with many Malaysian meals. Like its neighbors, Malaysian food is known for its diversity and bold flavors so if you enjoy a lot of pep in your food, then you’re going to love Malaysian cuisine.

These can include dhal, sambar, a variety of vegetables and meat curries, fried fishes, chutneys and pickles and is incomplete without a side of poppadom. Nasi Ayam, or Chicken Rice, is arguably one of Malaysia’s most iconic dishes.

When I first arrived in Malaysia as a British expat, I was both excited and slightly overwhelmed by all the new dishes I tried. And even though I’ve learnt a lot (yes, I did try durian!), there are still some Malaysian vegetables in the supermarket that utterly perplex me.