Nyonya Acar Fish or Acar Hu in Hokkien is a popular Peranakan pickled fish dish. This mouthwatering and super delicious fish, is a concoction of deep-fried fish pickled with a turmeric-vinegar base, spiced with garlic, ginger, and chilies.
Malaysian Recipes
Chinese Mochi (Muah Chee)
‘Muar Chee’ are chewy and springy glutinous rice snack coated with sesame seeds or peanuts. If you have not tasted it before, ‘Muar Chee’ is very similar to Japanese mochi. Both are made using glutinous rice flour.
Ban Chang Kueh (Chinese Peanut Pancake)
Ban Chang Kueh or Chinese Peanut Pancake is a popular street snack here in Penang. This is the traditional version, while some street vendors have innovate with the ingredients to create versions with banana, egg and even chocolate toppings.
Penang Asam Laksa
Asam Laksa is one of the most popular noodle dishes and is synonymous to the island of Penang. This flavorful, spicy, and tangy rice noodle soup is unique on its own and hits all the right notes.
Mee Rebus Sotong
Mee rebus is one of the many noodles dishes popular in Malaysia. It is yellow noodles served with a thick spicy potato-based gravy and garnished with a hard-boiled egg, spring onions, fried shallots, tau kwa (dried/ fried beancurd) and bean sprouts.