Malay

Lemang – Traditional Malay Bamboo Rice

by Pink Parisian on October 16, 2008

in Glossary,Halal,Malay,Rice

When Hari Raya comes around, you may notice many roadside stalls sprouting up like mushrooms after a rain, roasting sticks of bamboo. If you aren’t familiar with this scene, you may be wondering just what they are up to. These sellers are in fact roasting “Lemang” – a traditional Malay Rice cooked in bamboo. This [...]

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Rempeyek – Traditional Crackers Snack

by Pink Parisian on October 10, 2008

in Halal,Malay,Snacks

Here’s a traditional Malay or Malaysian snack that my Dad loves – Rempeyek. As a kid, he used to take the trouble to make it because he liked it so much and home made ones are always so much nicer! During this recent Hari Raya (Eidul Fitr) festivities, I went visiting friends with my parents [...]

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Ketupat – Traditional Malay Rice Cake

by Pink Parisian on October 8, 2008

in Halal,Malay,Rice

The Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (Eidul Fitr) holidays have passed but the festivities continue traditionally for 30 days so its not too late to feature some traditional Malay fare that is served in abundance during Hari Raya. My feature today is on “Ketupat”. Ketupat is a traditional Malay rice cake (right in the picture above) [...]

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