Category: Food

Oyster Omelette

Oyster Omelette

My lunch today–oyster omelet, one of Penang’s famous street food. This oyster omelet is crispy on the edges, but soft and moist in the center. Lam Ah Coffee Shop Lebuh Chulia, across from Beach Street’s fire station Penang

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Malaysian Satay

Malaysian Satay

Delicious beef satay grilling over charcoal fire. Satay is well-loved by Malaysians. Location: Kluang, Johor.

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

The yellow hue of these chicken satay comes from marinating the chicken meat for hours with turmeric, other spices and flavoring. Location: Kluang, Johor.

Chinese Papadam

Chinese Papadam

This is the Chinese version of Papadam speckled with roasted seaweed. Papadam is an Indian snack or appetizer, but this is prepared by a Chinese vendor at the Pulau Tikus morning market. I love its crispy and airy texture.

Apong (Apom)

Apong (Apom)

Indian apong or apom. Most of the street food in Penang are still prepared traditionally, in this case, charcoal fire. Pulau Tikus morning market.

Clay Pot Bak Kut Teh

Clay Pot Bak Kut Teh

Clay pot bak kut teh (pork bone teh)—a Malaysian concoction of pork ribs, herbs in an flavorful broth. Kluang, Johor.

Bak Kut Teh

Bak Kut Teh

Traditional bak kut teh, just plain pork ribs in an herbal-infused soup. Absolutely mouthwatering and scrumptious, one of the most iconic dishes in Malaysia.

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