Malay

Kerepek Bawang – Traditional Malay Crackers

by Pink Parisian on October 22, 2008

in Halal, Malay, Snacks

I’m not Malay but I enjoy the local traditional Malay crackers better than potato crisps anyday! And the Hari Raya season is the best time to indulge in the traditional crackers and cookies. When we visit friends and family during the Hari Raya festive season, it is common to have cookies and crackers or cakes [...]

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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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