“In Malaysia, we call laksa ‘curry mee’, and one of my death-row meals is a Penang curry mee. The laksa I wanted to put on the Ho Jiak menu was one that I used to eat at a clubhouse where my dad used to play golf. For nine months, I kept making changes to the recipe until it became 100%. There’s something so rewarding about attempting and accomplishing a more complex recipe.”
15 recipes and cooking tricks to up your Malaysian kitchen game
Packed with spice and often with an indulgent addition of coconut milk or sour twist of tamarind, Malaysian is one of the best cuisines to move from easy weeknight dinners to weekend feasts. From laksa to satays and decadent breakfasts, this is how we’re doing Malaysian at home now.
Nasi lemak
Ditch the takeaway menu - celebrity chef Jill Dupleix shows you how to cook authentic Malaysian street food at home.
Sambal udang (spicy prawns)
This popular Malaysian dish is a perfect balance between sweet prawns and fiery sambal.
Chicken kapitan curry
This creamy potato curry encapsulates classic Malaysian flavours, carefully curated by Georgina Esdaile.
Bring the flavours of Malaysia home with this nasi lemak recipe
Georgina Esdaile shares a Malaysian classic - the iconic nasi lamek.
Char kway teow (stir-fried rice noodles)
Georgina Esdaile shares her favourite Malaysian-inspired noodle dish - char kway teow.
Malaysian fish curry
This delicious and aromatic curry by Kate Tait is made with tender white fish packed with flavour and it's super easy to make.
Malaysian seafood curry
This light and spicy dinner is a sure-fire win for any midweek meal. For more depth and flavour turn to Lingham’s Malaysian Penang White Curry Paste for a fast turn around on this Malaysian classic, instead of curry powder. Seafood curry
Malaysian chicken curry laksa
Warming, comforting and incredibly easy to make, this chicken curry laksa will bring smiles to all come dinner time.
Malaysian beef satay
Short on time? Whether you are cooking for one or the whole family this quick and easy dinner is sure to please. And the best part? The leftovers are even better the next day for lunch.
Crispy satay chicken
Satisfy hungry appetites in minutes with this quick and easy satay chicken.
Hawker-style stir-fried noodles
Full of flavour, meat and vegetables, this quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for those nights when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Salmon asam laksa
"Asam laksa packs the spice punch that we all know and love into a broth that's a little lighter than the better-known coconut version." – Georgina Esdaile
Go nuts for satay ayam (chicken and beef skewers)
Inspired by classic recipes from Malaysia, Georgie Esdaile serves up these spicy, savoury skewers.
Roti canai with yellow lentil curry
delicious. Food Editor Georgie Esdaile puts her own spin on a classic Malay dish, packed with quintessential Malaysian flavours.