Southeast Asia

Malaysia

House cooking from Malaysia, in Southeast Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.

38 recipes · Malaysian

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Plates critics, chefs, and home cooks ask for by name. Marked Iconic. No crowd-sourced star count.

Malaysian · Iconic

Roti canai

Roti canai (roti canai), a Malaysia plate from Malaysia.

45 min375 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

Malaysian · Iconic

Otak otak

Otak otak (otak-otak), a Malaysia plate from Malaysia.

55 min225 kcalIndulgent22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Malaysian · Iconic

Nasi lemak

Nasi lemak, a dish from Malaysia.

37 min820 kcalIndulgent45 g protein

Malaysian · Iconic

Curry laksa

Curry laksa, a dish from Malaysia (laksa).

48 min581 kcalIndulgent30 g protein

Malaysian · Iconic

Char kway teow

Char kway teow, a dish from Malaysia.

24 min450 kcalModerate26 g protein

Malaysia

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Penang Nyonya Chicken and Shiitake

Chicken breast · Shiitake mushroom · Potato

Malaysian

Penang Nyonya Chicken and Shiitake

Penang Nyonya Chicken and Shiitake. Nyonya chicken and shiitake, braised. Fermented soybean is the classic salt. A small spoon of soy does that job here.

47 min337 kcalHealthy36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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Malacca Sour Fish Stew

White fish fillet · Tamarind paste · Okra

Malaysian

Malacca Sour Fish Stew

Malacca Sour Fish Stew. Asam pedas is sour and hot. Tamarind and tomato make the sour note, and okra gives the stew a little body.

37 min198 kcalHealthy22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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Terengganu Grilled Fish

White fish fillet · Lemongrass · Ground turmeric

Malaysian

Terengganu Grilled Fish

Terengganu Grilled Fish. Ikan bakar is grilled fish with a spice rub. A teaspoon of oil and turmeric, then high heat until it flakes.

29 min153 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal

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Johor Vegetable Coconut Soup

Firm tofu · Green cabbage · Spinach

Malaysian

Johor Vegetable Coconut Soup

Johor Vegetable Coconut Soup. Sayur lodeh is vegetables in coconut. A small splash of coconut milk perfumes the pot without turning it into a rich curry.

37 min284 kcalHealthy23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

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Kuala Lumpur Herb Chicken Salad

Chicken breast · Mint · Cilantro

Malaysian

Kuala Lumpur Herb Chicken Salad

Kuala Lumpur Herb Chicken Salad. Ulam is a pile of herbs. Poached chicken makes it a meal, and the dressing is lime, not a sweet rojak sauce.

34 min254 kcalHealthy33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal

Malaysian

Chicken rendang

Chicken rendang, a dish from Malaysia (rendang ayam).

1 hr 8 min426 kcalIndulgent28 g protein

Malaysian

Fruit rojak

Fruit rojak, a dish from Malaysia (rojak).

24 min202 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan

Malaysian

Coconut kaya toast

Coconut kaya toast, a dish from Malaysia (kaya).

32 min468 kcalIndulgentVegetarian

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Penang Oat Snack Cake

Rice flour · Brown sugar · Coconut oil

Malaysian

Penang Oat Snack Cake

Penang Oat Snack Cake keeps the oat in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 17 min230 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Almond Snack Cake

Rice flour · Coconut sugar · Unsalted butter

Malaysian

Malacca Almond Snack Cake

Malacca Almond Snack Cake keeps the almond in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 17 min220 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Maple Milk Loaf

Bread flour · Water · Active dry yeast

Malaysian

Malacca Maple Milk Loaf

Malacca Maple Milk Loaf keeps the maple in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

2 hr 23 min185 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Maple Skillet Bread

Almond flour · Buttermilk · Egg

Malaysian

Malacca Maple Skillet Bread

Malacca Maple Skillet Bread keeps the maple in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 16 min187 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Peach Morning Loaf

Bread flour · Whole-wheat flour · Water

Malaysian

Malacca Peach Morning Loaf

Malacca Peach Morning Loaf keeps the peach in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

11 hr 9 min160 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Peach Pocket Flatbread

All-purpose flour · Water · Olive oil

Malaysian

Malacca Peach Pocket Flatbread

Malacca Peach Pocket Flatbread keeps the peach in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

47 min192 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan

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Malacca Matcha Hand Pies

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water

Malaysian

Malacca Matcha Hand Pies

Malacca Matcha Hand Pies keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 21 min283 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Penang Peach Folded Pastries

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water

Malaysian

Penang Peach Folded Pastries

Penang Peach Folded Pastries keeps the peach in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 20 min293 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Matcha Drop Cookies

Rye flour · Unsalted butter · Granulated sugar

Malaysian

Malacca Matcha Drop Cookies

Malacca Matcha Drop Cookies keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

50 min86 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Penang Peach Tray Cookies

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Granulated sugar

Malaysian

Penang Peach Tray Cookies

Penang Peach Tray Cookies keeps the peach in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

49 min91 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Matcha Breakfast Muffins

Rye flour · Granulated sugar · Unsalted butter

Malaysian

Malacca Matcha Breakfast Muffins

Malacca Matcha Breakfast Muffins keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

58 min151 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Lemon Slab Pie

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water

Malaysian

Malacca Lemon Slab Pie

Malacca Lemon Slab Pie keeps the lemon in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 37 min234 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Penang Matcha Fruit Pie

All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water

Malaysian

Penang Matcha Fruit Pie

Penang Matcha Fruit Pie keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 36 min254 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Lemon Breakfast Buns

Bread flour · Whole milk · Active dry yeast

Malaysian

Malacca Lemon Breakfast Buns

Malacca Lemon Breakfast Buns keeps the lemon in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

2 hr 10 min171 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Penang Matcha Soft Buns

Bread flour · Whole milk · Active dry yeast

Malaysian

Penang Matcha Soft Buns

Penang Matcha Soft Buns keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

2 hr 9 min173 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

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Malacca Peanut Pudding Cake

Whole-wheat flour · Brown sugar · Egg

Malaysian

Malacca Peanut Pudding Cake

Malacca Peanut Pudding Cake keeps the peanut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.

1 hr 10 min167 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian