‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day’. There’s nothing more fortifying than a healthy breakfast that helps you to start the day with renewed energy. Here is a list of the 6 delicious Malaysian breakfast options which are a must try.
NASI LEMAK
Nasi Lemak is one of the most popular breakfast options in Malaysia. It is a wholesome and healthy way to kick start your day. This Malaysian rice delicacy, coconut milk, sambal, nuts, egg and chicken; this dish is packed with the goodness of proteins, fiber and vitamins.
THOSAI
Thosai is a popular Malaysian Indian dish. It can be best described as a pancake made of lentil batter and served with coconut chutney and sambar. Lentils lower blood sugar levels and their dietary fibers help maintain a good digestive health.
ROTI CANAI
This Indian style flat bread is sold at the Mamak stalls of Malaysia. They are traditionally served with dal (lentil curry). However, Roti Canai tastes even better when served with meat curry. It is a breakfast option in many countries across South Asia. It is popularly called the ‘flying bread’ due to the manner in which the made (tossed in the air, similar to that of the pizza base).
BIHOON
Bi Hoon in English means white vermicelli. Fresh ingredients such as prawn, pork belly strips, shallots and choy sum stir fried with bee hoon and a dash of pepper, soy sauce and vegetable stock is a quick breakfast fix.
Choy sum is rich in vitamins and minerals while prawns are a source of omega 3 fatty acid.
NASI DAGANG
Rice is the staple food of the Malaysians and they love to start their day by having it for breakfast. Nasi Dagang is one of the simple of dishes, prepared using three different kinds of rice. It is combined together using coconut milk and shallots, fenugreek and pepper.
Did you know fenugreek has properties that help reduce cholesterol and lose weight?
TEH TARIK
Lastly, not to forget a cup of pulled tea, popularly called by the locals as teh tarik. The favorite morning drinks among the majority of Malaysian. Aside from Teh Tarik, the locals loves a cup of local coffee, locally known as “kopi” (Malay word for coffee). A mixture of coffee and tea and you will get a cup of “cham” which means “mixture” in Cantonese. In general, Malaysians loves a dose of caffeine in the morning to kick start their day! Not to forget that Milo, a cocoa flavored drink who roses to frame is originated from Malaysia is also one of the popular morning beverage. To be considered as truly visiting Malaysia, be sure to have a cup of our local beverages !
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