Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
7 recipes
Ayam Masak Merah
A festive Malaysian chicken dish, fried until golden and simmered in a rich, spicy-sweet tomato sauce with coconut milk.
Chicken Rendang (Ayam Rendang)
Tender chicken thighs simmered slowly in coconut milk with lemongrass, chili, turmeric, and kerisik, until the sauce turns thick and rich.
Bubur Cha Cha
A Malaysian Nyonya coconut dessert with tender sweet potato, taro, banana and translucent sago pearls, fragrant with pandan leaves.
Ikan Asam Pedas
A Malaysian sweet-and-sour spicy fish, cooked with tamarind, chilli, okra and fragrant herbs in a rich, fiery sauce.
Nasi Kerabu
A Malaysian dish from Kelantan featuring blue rice, fresh ulam, toasted coconut, fish and a savory budu sauce.
Nasi Lemak
Coconut rice with spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, fried peanuts, egg and fresh cucumber — Malaysia's national dish, traditionally served for breakfast.
Nyonya Chicken Curry
A rich Malaysian Nyonya-style curry with chicken, potatoes, coconut milk and a fragrant rempah paste — hearty, spicy and aromatic.