Tag: malaysia
9 posts tagged "malaysia"
Is Char Kway Teow Vegetarian? (Shrimp, Sausage & Lard)
Char kway teow is usually not vegetarian: it's stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and egg, often in pork lard. Vegetarian versions exist. Here's what to check.
Is Laksa Vegetarian? (Shrimp Paste & Stock)
Laksa is usually not vegetarian: the curry base contains shrimp paste and the broth is often seafood or chicken. Vegetarian laksa exists. Here's what to check.
Is Nasi Lemak Vegetarian? (Anchovy Sambal & Fried Anchovies)
Nasi lemak is usually not vegetarian: the sambal contains anchovies and it's topped with fried anchovies and egg. Vegetarian nasi lemak exists. Here's what to check.
Is Rendang Vegetarian? (Beef Slow-Cooked in Coconut)
Rendang is usually not vegetarian: it's beef slow-cooked in coconut and spices. Vegetable rendang (jackfruit, tofu or potato) exists. Here's what to check.
Is Roti Canai Vegan? (Ghee in the Flatbread)
Roti canai is usually vegetarian but often not vegan: the flaky flatbread dough typically contains ghee or condensed milk. Here's how to tell.
Is Satay Vegetarian? (Peanut Sauce Is, the Meat Isn't)
Satay is not vegetarian: it's grilled meat skewers (chicken, beef or lamb). The peanut sauce is usually plant-based. Here's what to check, including the sauce.
Is Wonton Mee Vegetarian? (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)
Wonton mee is not vegetarian: it's noodles with pork-and-shrimp wontons and char siu (BBQ pork). Vegetarian versions exist. Here's what to check.
Hidden Animal Ingredients in Malaysian and Singaporean Food (Belacan, Lard)
Malaysian and Singaporean food hides animal products in belacan shrimp paste, anchovy sambal and pork lard, even in vegetable dishes. Here's what to watch.
Bahan Hewani Tersembunyi di Makanan Malaysia dan Singapura (Belacan, Lemak Babi)
Makanan Malaysia dan Singapura menyembunyikan produk hewani dalam belacan, sambal ikan teri, dan lemak babi, bahkan dalam hidangan sayuran. Berikut yang perlu diperhatikan.