Malay traditional food in Malaysia is naturally made by the Malay people.
Malay as a race is divided into many smalll "tribes" or ethnic groups (for example: Acheh, Bugis, Mandailing, Minang, Banjar, Pattani or Jawa).
Malays in Peninsula Malaysia originally come from all over South East Asian archipelago. Intermarriages among these ethnic groups result in a rich food culture. So, each tribe has their own spread of traditional food that is typical to their respective villages.
Oh, what a spread they are!
Once Malaysia was formed, the diversity of its Malay traditional food are recognized mainly by its geographical location, according to the states. On the west coast, the northern states are well known for their hot, spicy food. This is due to heavy influence of neighboring Thailand. The central part by its rich gravy and the southern states by their thick and sour spicy sauces. The east coast states on the other hand, is more associated with sweet, but rich fare with glutinous rice.
However, the true Malay traditional food, in my opinion, should be prepared using only local ingredients. The spices and herbs are grounded manually, the meals are cooked over ancient-styled oven or stove, stirred with traditional utensils, packed or served in tropical edible leaves, eaten using the hand, following Malay etiquette and table manners.
Nazlina, a.k.a The Fierce Aunty, has pledged to uphold the Malaysian traditional cuisine, so that the old cooking ways are not forgotten and those who are in the know would tut-tut and cluck their tongues upon seeing anything that is being drizzled in cheese being passed of as nouvelle cuisine Malaisienne.
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Our cooking classes run regularly from Wednesdays through to Sundays with each class starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. . Each day of the week we teach a different ethnic menu and provide detailed explanations of ingredients and cooking methods. Students individually prepare their own 3-cour...
Our cooking classes run regularly from Wednesdays through to Sundays with each class starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 3 p.m. . Each day of the week we teach a different ethnic menu and provide detailed explanations of ingredients and cooking methods. Students individually prepare their own 3-cour...
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