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MALAYSIA





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LOCATION:
Southeastern Asia, peninsula bordering Thailand and northern onethird of the island of Borneo, bordering Indonesia, Brunei, and the South China Sea, south of Vietnam

CAPITAL CITY:
Kuala Lumpur

POPULATION:
25,715,819 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Bahasa Malaysia (official), English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainan, Foochow), Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai Note: In East Malaysia there are several indigenous languages; most widely spoken are Iban and Kadazan.

WEBSITE:
www.tourismmalaysia.ca

Recipes From Malaysia



The cuisine of Malaysia reflects its ethnic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Eurasian people. The cuisine is also similar to that of Thailand and Indonesia. Rice and noodles are staple foods, and the consumption of meat varies from one group to another; for instance, pork is not consumed by the Muslim population, and some Buddhists do not eat beef. Malaysians enjoy chicken, fish and seafood, and a great variety of vegetables and fruits. Coconut, chile peppers, and many aromatic and enticing spices flavor Malaysian dishes. Traditionally, plain white rice is served at every meal without salt or any spices.
Rendang

Rendang

Rendang is a favorite Malaysian dish with meat or poultry, spices, and coconut milk. This recipe is made with beef, and the dish is aromatic and delicious and the beef is tender. Traditionally, rendang is served with steamed rice or rice rolls
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Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken satay is a well-known recipe in many countries of the world, and it can be served as a snack, an appetizer, or as a main dish. This Malaysian recipe is made with aromatic spices and it is served with a delicious peanut sauce. White rice is a perfect accompaniment for this dish.
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