Laksa Lemak
Laksa Lemak literally translates to Creamy Laksa. This gorgeously aromatic bowl of noodles in a curry sauce is also known as Siam Laksa, possibly owing to it’s origins which are believed to be Thai.
Lunch
Salted Duck Egg and Belacan Fried Rice
Fried rice is a staple in almost every household in Asia. Every family has unique style to an amazing plateful of fried rice. At it’s most basic variation, fried rice is simply topped with frozen mixed vegetables and some prawns, this can be levelled up to include char siew (barbecued pork) and a multitude of optional ingredients, limited only by one’s imagination.
Penang Sar Hor Fun Recipe – Your char hor fun at home
Sar hor fun or char hor fun literally translates to stir fried thick flat rice noodles. And while there is an abundance of stir-fried noodles in mind-boggling varieties and variations in Penang, Sar hor fun is indelibly a permanent and established fixture in the realm of hawker fare in the gastronomic capital.
Grilled Banana Leaf Wrapped Sea Bream and Lam Choot
One of the things I miss most out of all the tremendous range of hawker food in Penang is Ikan Pangang (literally: barbecued fish). Fish and seafood wrapped in banana leaves barbecued over coal fires. Here is my away from Penang hack.
Extra Tasty Crispy Belacan Chicken – straight from the oven
Approx. 8 pieces (serves 4) | mains | with meals
Dark Soya Sauce Chicken – Easy one pot recipe perfect for multi-cooker or slow cooker
8 pieces (serves 4-5) | main course | with meals | one pot meal