Keropok lekor is a Malaysian snack and a specialty of the Terengganu region. In order to prepare it, ground fish such as herring, ikan tamban, ikan kerisi, or ikan selayang are combined with sago flour, and the combination is formed into long, sausage-like shapes which are then boiled for several hours, although these fish sausages can also be fried.
There are many stalls in the region where keropok lekor can be bought, and it is traditionally served hot with a spicy chili dipping sauce.
MOST ICONIC Keropok lekor
View more
Roti jala is a popular Malaysian snack, a savory crepe consisting of flour, eggs, milk, and turmeric powder. Literally translated, roti jala means net bread, referring to its intricate net design inspired by the nets of Malaysian fishermen.
The snack is commonly served warm alongside curries (especially potato and chicken curry), and it is recommended to pair it with a cup of tea. Traditionally, it is prepared for numerous Malaysian festivities and celebrations such as weddings and birthdays.
OTHER VARIATIONS OF Roti
MOST ICONIC Roti jala
View moreThis classic Malaysian dish combines steamed rice and an assortment of different curries, sides, and condiments. The rice is occasionally seasoned, and the choice of curries includes various combinations of vegetables, meat, or seafood. Traditionally associated with Penang, the dish was initially developed among the Indian community who brought their culinary traditions to Malaysia.
They used to sell and transport the dish using traditional kandar bamboo sticks, eventually giving the dish its current name. Nowadays, nasi kandar is usually prepared and sold at hawker centers across the country and is traditionally enjoyed as a nutritious, warm breakfast.
MOST ICONIC Nasi kandar
View moreMAIN INGREDIENTS
Hailing from Kelantan, ayam percik consists of marinated chicken that is traditionally slowly grilled over charcoal. It is prepared with bone-in cuts that are generously seasoned with a spice blend that usually incorporates coconut milk, cumin, turmeric, coriander, lemongrass, galangal, ginger, and chili peppers.
The chicken is traditionally served alongside rice and (optionally) fresh vegetables or salads.
MOST ICONIC Ayam percik
TasteAtlas food rankings are based on the ratings of the TasteAtlas audience, with a series of mechanisms that recognize real users and that ignore bot, nationalist or local patriotic ratings, and give additional value to the ratings of users that the system recognizes as knowledgeable. TasteAtlas Rankings should not be seen as the final global conclusion about food. Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.