Monday 13 June 2011

Popular Food in Kedah

The cultural diversity of Malaysia is also reflected in its cuisine. The mouth-watering delicacies and traditional gourmet delights offered by the country will surely satisfy your palate. The best way to get a taste of Malaysian culture and cuisine is to try out the food of Kedah.
                                                    



Pulut inti
                                                                                                                                   


Tapai pulut


Nasi ulam'. 
Laksa Kedah




Known as the 'Rice Bowl of Malaysia', Kedah is particularly famous for its numerous rice dishes and rice preparations. 'Nasi Ulam' is an extremely popular dish, which is made by mixing rice with fresh vegetables and rare spices. 'Pulut' is another very popular rice dish, especially with people living in the northern side. It is eaten with mango, durian and bananas. This particular dish also has numerous variations which include Pulut Sambal''Pulut Inti' and 'Tapai Pulut


Laksa is another very popular dish of Kedah. The dish consists of rice noodles, which is eaten with fish curry, cucumber and onion. One can try out the numerous traditional local dishes sold in the food stall of Kedah. These dishes are extremely tasty and made with exotic herbs, spices, vegetables and other ingredients. These dishes include Gulai Nangka', 'Sayur Keladi' and 'Pekasam'. Desserts and sweet dishes are also extremely popular in Kedah. In fact, the festivals are a great time to try out the popular sweet preparations and dishes of this multi cultural state of Malaysia. The popular sweet dishes include 'Baulu' and 'Dodol'. These are sweet cakes, which are made from flour, coconut and sugar. 

The island of Langkawi is famous for its local dish called 'Laksa Kuala Kedah'. This dish is made of rice vermicelli and fish gravy. The various seafood delicacies available in Langkawi and other coastal towns of Kedah are simply irresistible and worth trying. Tan Kee Roast Duck is another popular preparation having its origins from Lunas in Kedah.Seafood is extremely popular in Kedah. One can try out the chilly crabs, grilled squids, prawns or fish sold in the numerous food stalls found near the beaches. The food stalls in Pantai Murni Esplanade are particularly famous for these dishes. Tanjung Dawai, a fishing village, is particularly known for its seafood, which includes salted fish and fish crackers

Apart from the traditional food of Kedah, one can also find Thai, Chinese, Indian and Japanese food in the numerous hotels in Kedah. One can try out the Tom Yam Soup, a popular Thai dish or go for the sushi and Dim sum. Indian food is extremely popular over here. TheDosas, Chapattis and spicy curries served in the Indian restaurants are simply delicious and irresistible. Japanese food is extremely costly in Kedah and one can also find German and Italians dishes in Kedah. Food in Kedah is a extremely tasty and will surely satisfy your palate. It is the best way to get a taste of the food of Malaysia and experience its rich culture. 

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