malaysian food & ingredients

Want to experience Malaysian food in the UK from the comfort of your home? Malaysia is known for its delicious food, which has been influenced by an assortment of cultures around the world. 


Historically, traders from countries such as Indonesia, India, China, Thailand and the Middle East have been a big inspiration on the type of cuisine enjoyed in Malaysia, making Malaysian food a beautiful fusion of some of the best food in the world! 


Like many Southeast Asian cuisine, rice is a staple of Malay food and is often accompanied by fresh seafood, curries and coconut milk, not forgetting a fragrant fusion of spices. 


Here at Oriental Mart, we have an array of Malaysian grocery products that range from sweet treats to essential ingredients that will help to fill your home with mouthwatering spicy and aromatic smells.


what is malaysian food like? 


The variety of Malay food never fails to impress those who try it, with a versatile variety of flavours present in each dish. Malaysian cuisine is often composed of seafood such as fish, squid, prawns and crab. Meat and seafood are often marinated, while veg is usually stir-fried.


Ingredients such as lemongrass, shallots, ginger, chillies and garlic are often blended together to make pastes or a sambal sauce.


popular malaysian dishes


There are many popular Malaysian dishes that you can replicate at home with ingredients from our Malaysian supermarket!


Nasi Lemak is considered the national dish of Malaysia and is typically enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. At its heart, Nasi Lemak is fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf, and is typically served with anchovies and sambal. 


Another popular dish connected to Malaysia is Laksa, a hearty and warming spicy noodle soup. Malaysian laksa is so tasty that it is enjoyed across many Southeast Asian countries, with many cuisines creating their own variation of this dish. 


If you want to sample the delightful tastes of Malaysia, then browse our full range of Malaysian ingredients, snacks, and seasonings here at Oriental Mart and try cooking some dishes from this delicious cuisine yourself!