Malaysian Seafood Dishes

Masak lemak is a vibrant yellow Malaysian curry with a supposed origin in Negeri Sembilan. The dish can be prepared with various proteins such as chicken (ayam), fish (ikan), daging (beef), or seafood, but the base is always the same – a cre... READ MORE

Ikan bakar is a popular Indonesian and Malaysian dish consisting of barbecued fish. Sometimes, there are also other types of seafood such as squids, cockles, and clams included in the dish. The name ikan bakar literally means burnt fi... READ MORE

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, sau... READ MORE

The main characteristic of this popular Malaysian dish is the combination of tamarind juice and chili paste, giving the dish its signature sour and spicy flavors. Even though it appears in numerous varieties throughout the country, it is tradition... READ MORE

Kari ikan is a delicious fish curry originating from Malaysia. It is typically made with a combination of fish that is cut into pieces, coconut milk, and a variety of spices such as fenugreek, cumin, curry leaves, chili peppers, mustard seeds, tam... READ MORE

Sotong kangkung or jiu hu eng chai is a traditional hawker dish originating from Malaysia. Apart from the two main ingredients, sotong (cuttlefish) and kangkung (water spinach), the dish is usually made with ingredients such as peanuts, sesame see... READ MORE