Malaysian Snacks

Roti canai is a traditional pan-fried flatbread made with flour, water, eggs, and fat of Indian origin, but mainly associated with Malaysia, and surrounding countries like Indonesia, Brunei, and Thailand. The dou... READ MORE

Karipap or curry puff is a small, deep-fried or baked pastry shell filled with thick chicken and potatoes curry. It is believed that the flavorful snack was invented by the Malays from the Malay Peninsula and parts of Sumatra and Borneo. ... READ MORE

This sweet turnover pancake comes under various names throughout Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore. Regardless of the location, it can be prepared either in a thin and crispy variety or as a thick and soft pancake. Traditional fillings ty... READ 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... 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

This sweet variety of the traditional Malaysian roti employs bananas as the star ingredient. The unleavened roti dough is stretched until thin, and the combination of sliced bananas, eggs, and sugar is then wrapped in the dough. Roti is usually pa... READ MORE

Translated as ring cakes, this traditional Malay kuih is usually associated with the Brunei Malay community in Sabah. They are prepared with rice flour and a combination of red palm sugar (niham) and coconut-based melaka sugar. U... READ MORE

Pie tee is a dish consisting of a thin pastry—shaped in the form of a cup—which is filled with various sliced vegetables such as bamboo shoots, turnips, and carrots. The shells are made with the help of a pie tee mold that is ... READ MORE

Kuih akok (or just akok) is a traditional sweet Malaysian snack originating from Kelantan and Terengganu. It's usually made with a combination of eggs, coconut milk, water, sugar, flour, and salt. A batter consisting of eggs, coconut milk, flour, ... READ MORE

This Malaysian kuih is a bite-sized treat that consists of savory cakes that are topped with minced meat. The batter for the cakes usually incorporates coconut milk and gets its distinctive color from the addition of turmeric. They are traditional... READ MORE

Kelupis is a traditional snack of both the Bisaya people and the Bruneian Malay people residing in Brunei and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Glutinous rice is first cooked in coconut milk that is flavored with pandan leaves, then wrapp... READ MORE

Roti sardin is a Malaysian flatbread dish, adapted from the Indian style of roti (translated as "bread", both in Hindustani and Malay languages). This variety is stuffed with canned sardines, sliced onions, chilies, and beaten eggs that h... READ MORE

Roti durian is a sweet variety of roti canai, layered with durian fruit purée. Durian is a favorite in Southeast Asia (described by many as the "king of fruits"), beloved for its unmistakeably strong aroma and complex flavor profile. Once t... READ MORE

These Malaysian fried snacks can be found under many names and many varieties - both sweet and savory. The dish consists of round dough balls, made with flour (usually a mix of wheat and rice flour), combined with a variety of other ingredients, d... READ MORE

Tebaloi is a traditional snack originating from Sarawak. It's usually made with a combination of sago flour, eggs, desiccated coconut, turmeric, sugar, and various flavorings. The dough consists of sago flour, coconut, sugar, and eggs. It's flatte... READ MORE

Kue cucur is a traditional snack that's also popular in Malaysia (kuih cucur) and Thailand (khanom fak bua). It's made with a combination of palm sugar, fried rice flour, and coconut milk that's fried until crispy. This sweet snack is usu... READ MORE