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Eat Off The Streets
In Penang
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If you intend to visit Penang, on
the Northwest coast of Peninsula Malaysia, pack an extra, large appetite. The streets are paved with the influence of Chinese, Indian, Nonya (early Chinese immigrants), Thai, Eurasian, and European cuisine.
Over the centuries, these cultures have blended resulting in a rich cultural heritage, and cuisine that is unique to Penang. Food is such an important part of Penang life, that there’s always something to eat on every street corner, no matter what time of day.
In George Town, Penang’s capital, you’ll find posh restaurants, and local eating places lining its many streets. At night, hawkers fill these streets, and the atmosphere with aromas that tease, and tantalise. Take your time to savour them all. Eateries stay open until the wee hours of the morning, with some opening around the clock.
hawker how spicy you’d like your food. It’s also a good idea to share dishes so you can sample more Here are some of Penang’s signature dishes:
Penang Laksa is a
dish of thick round
rice noodles in a spicy
and sour tamarind-based fish soup. The dish is garnished with mint, cucumber, onions, shredded lettuce and pineapple.
If you’d like to sample a variety of flavours in one dish, try Nasi Kandar. It’s an Indian-Muslim dish of rice with an assortment of meat, seafood and vegetable curries. The secret is in the mix of curries.
Char Kway Teow is another signature dish. Flat rice noodles are fried with chili spices, prawns and cockles, and topped with fried egg. It’s a favourite among locals.
Another local favorite is Hokkien Mee or Prawn Noodle. Rice and egg noodles are served together with hard boiled eggs, small prawns, meat slices, bean sprouts and water spinach in a spicy prawn & pig bone stock.
Do’s:
• Always use the right hand when eating with one’s hand or giving and receiving objects.
• Observe the various religious customs. Hindus don’t consume beef. Muslims refrain from pork.
• If invited to a home, always remove your shoes before entering.
Don’ts:
• The country’s large Muslim population does not drink alcohol.
• It’s taboo to interchange cutlery between Chinese and Muslim dishes. Chinese dishes tend to contain pork.
• Never consume meat that’s raw.
• Never consume uncooked shellfish.
The most famous of these streets is Gurney Drive. A seafront promenade in Georgetown that is popular with both locals, and tourists. But there are many other streets to explore too.
If it’s your first taste of Penang, here are some tips. Always inform the
If there’s still room, try Rojak. A delicious fruit and vegetable salad tossed in a dressing of shrimp paste, sugar, chili and lime juice. And served with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.
And then there’s dessert...
Penang is a buffet that never ends. It’s a city that lives to eat. And once you’ve experienced it all, you’ll understand why.
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