Malaysian Assam Laksa Fish Noodles
Flaked mackerel in a sour tamarind broth with thick rice noodles and shredded raw garnishes.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Fish
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Malaysian Dinner Ideas
10 Malaysian dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Malaysian food mixes Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, and noodles are a big part of it. Here you will find assam laksa and coconut laksa, char kway teow and Hokkien mee, beef satay, herb-packed nasi ulam and nasi kerabu, and the street-food sandwich roti john. Sambal, lemongrass and coconut give the collection its character.
10 dinner ideas
Malaysian Beef Satay with Cucumber Rice
Turmeric-spiced beef skewers get a charred edge on the grill and are served with peanut sauce, cucumber, and fragrant rice.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Malaysian Char Kway Teow with Shrimp
Wide rice noodles, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and smoky soy sauce come together quickly in a very hot wok.
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Malaysian Curry Mee with Tofu Puffs
Coconut curry noodles with tofu puffs, chicken, and vegetables make a rich, slurpable bowl.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Tofu
Malaysian Hokkien Mee with Shrimp
Yellow noodles braised in a dark soy sauce with shrimp and pork until the sauce is absorbed.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Malaysian Nasi Kerabu Chicken with Herb Rice
Herb-flecked rice and turmeric-spiced chicken make a bright Malaysian-inspired plate with fresh crunch.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Chicken
Malaysian Nasi Ulam Herb Rice Bowl
Cooled rice tossed with a large quantity of finely shredded raw herbs and toasted coconut.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Vegetables
Malaysian Roti John Beef Sandwich
A split baguette pressed face down into spiced beef and egg batter and griddled.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Malaysian Sambal Tempeh Green Bean Bowl
Crisp tempeh and green beans cook quickly in a sweet-hot sambal glaze for an affordable Malaysian-inspired dinner.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Tempeh
Malaysian-Inspired Coconut Laksa Shrimp Noodles
Rice noodles, shrimp, and tofu puffs fill a fragrant coconut broth with lime, herbs, and gentle chile heat.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp