Malaysian recipes
Fast, fridge-friendly Malaysian recipes for 1–2 — weeknight-quick meals tuned for busy cooks in Singapore & SEA.
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Kaya Toast & Half-Boiled Eggs
The kopitiam breakfast at home — crisp kaya-butter toast with soft eggs and a soy-pepper dip.
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Sambal Kangkung
Water spinach flash-fried with a garlic-chilli sambal — smoky, spicy and done in 10 minutes.
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Quick Malaysian Chicken Curry (Kari Ayam)
Tender chicken and potato in a fragrant curry-powder and coconut gravy — a comforting Malaysian curry in 30 minutes.
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Roti & Quick Dhal
A simple lentil dhal to mop up with bread or rice — comforting, vegan, mostly hands-off.
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Tauhu Goreng (Fried Tofu with Peanut Sauce)
Golden fried tofu topped with crunchy sprouts and cucumber under a sweet-spicy peanut sauce — a beloved Malaysian snack in 20 minutes.
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Maggi Goreng
The mamak-stall classic — stir-fried instant noodles with egg and a sweet-spicy kick, 10 min.
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Telur Bungkus (Malaysian Stuffed Omelette)
A thin omelette wrapped around a savoury minced-chicken and vegetable filling — a hawker-style egg parcel over rice in 15 minutes.
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Ikan Bilis Sambal (Crispy Anchovies in Sambal)
Crunchy fried anchovies and peanuts tossed in a sweet-spicy sambal — the addictive nasi lemak topping, on its own in 20 minutes.
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Curry Mee (Quick Curry Noodle Soup)
Noodles in a creamy coconut curry broth with chicken, tofu puffs and sprouts — a comforting Malaysian bowl in 25 minutes.
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Malaysian Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts & Egg
Crunchy taugeh and egg in a quick garlicky stir-fry — a cheap, 10-minute side-turned-meal.
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Quick Nasi Lemak Plate
Fragrant coconut rice with sambal, egg and cucumber — a weeknight take on Malaysia's favourite.
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Telur Dadar (Malay Spiced Omelette)
A fluffy, crispy-edged omelette flecked with shallot, chilli and turmeric — a 12-minute Malay staple to eat with rice.
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Sambal Sotong (Squid Sambal)
Tender squid rings in a rich, tangy chilli sambal — a quick, fiery Malaysian seafood dish over rice in 20 minutes.
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Sambal Egg
Fried eggs smothered in a sweet-spicy sambal — huge flavour from a near-empty fridge.
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Sardine Sambal
Canned sardines simmered in a spicy tomato-onion sambal — a pantry hero ready in 15 minutes.
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Mamak-Style Mee Goreng
Yellow noodles fried mamak-style with tofu, egg and a sweet-spicy tomato-chilli sauce, brightened with lime — a hawker classic in 20 minutes.
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Sambal Udang (Prawn Sambal)
Plump prawns simmered in a rich, tangy chilli sambal — a fiery Malaysian favourite to spoon over rice in 25 minutes.
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Quick Char Kway Teow
Smoky flat rice noodles fried with prawns, egg and bean sprouts in a dark, savoury sauce — hawker flavour in 20 minutes.
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Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Stew
A hearty and warming stew featuring chickpeas and spinach, infused with the aromatic notes of garam masala. This is a simple, one-pot meal.
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Egg Fried Rice with Soy Sauce
A simple, flavourful fried rice that's a staple in Malaysian households, elevated by the umami of soy sauce.