Jerky or “charqui”is lean trimmed meat cut into strips and dehydrated to prevent spoilage. Normally,this drying includes the addition of salt to prevent bacteria growth. The word "jerky" derives from the Quechua word ch'arki which means "dried,salted meat".
Nasi lemak is a dish originating in Malay cuisine that consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia,where it is considered the national dish. It is also a native dish in neighbouring areas with significant ethnic Malay populations such as Singapore and Southern Thailand. In Indonesia,it can be found in several parts of Sumatra,especially the Malay regions of Riau,Riau Islands and Medan. It is considered an essential dish for a typical Malay-style breakfast. Nasi lemak is featured as a national dish in Malaysian tourism brochures and promotional materials.
Wonka was a confectionery brand owned and licensed by the Swiss corporation Nestlé. In 2018,the branding and production rights were sold to the Ferrero Group.
Singaporean cuisine is derived from several ethnic groups in Singapore and has developed through centuries of political,economic,and social changes in the cosmopolitan city-state.
Fish balls are balls made from fish paste which are then boiled or deep-fried. Similar in composition to fishcake,fish balls are often made from fish mince or surimi,salt,and a culinary binder such as tapioca flour,corn,or potato starch.
Aji Ichiban was one of the largest snack food franchises in Hong Kong,established in 1993 by Lai Chan Yuk Hing and Lai Hin Tai,who were the president and managing director,respectively. Despite having a hiragana syllabary no (の) in its name,Aji Ichiban was not a Japanese franchise. There were over 90 international locations in varying international destinations.
Meat floss,also known as pork or yuk sung,is a dried meat product with a light and fluffy texture similar to coarse cotton,originating from China.
Squid is eaten in many cuisines;in English,the culinary name calamari is often used for squid dishes. There are many ways to prepare and cook squid. Fried squid is common in the Mediterranean. In New Zealand,Australia,the United States,Canada,and South Africa,it is sold in fish and chip shops,and steakhouses. In Britain,it can be found in Mediterranean 'calamari' or Asian 'salt and pepper fried squid' forms in various establishments,often served as a bar snack,street food,or starter.
Mee goreng,or mi goreng,refers to fried noodles in the Malay-speaking cultures of several countries,such as the Southeast Asian states of Brunei,Malaysia,and Singapore.
Malaysian Indian cuisine,or the cooking of the ethnic Indian communities in Malaysia,consists of adaptations of authentic dishes from India,as well as original creations inspired by the diverse food culture of Malaysia. Because the vast majority of Malaysia's Indian community are of South Indian descent,and are mostly ethnic Tamils who are descendants of immigrants from a historical region which consists of the modern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka's Northern Province,much of Malaysian Indian cuisine is predominantly South Indian-inspired in character and taste. A typical Malaysian Indian dish is likely to be seasoned with curry leaves and whole and powdered spice,and to contain fresh coconut in various forms. Ghee is still widely used for cooking,although vegetable oils and refined palm oils are now commonplace in home kitchens. Before a meal it is customary to wash hands as cutlery is often not used while eating,with the exception of a serving spoon for each respective dish.
Tao Kae Noi is a Thai crispy seaweed snack product. It was founded by Itthipat Peeradechapan in 2004.
Bakkwa,also known as rougan,is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky.
Roti canai,or roti prata,also known as roti chanai and roti cane,is a flatbread dish of Indian origin found in several countries in Southeast Asia,especially Brunei,Indonesia,Malaysia,Singapore,and Thailand. It is usually served with dal or other types of curry but can also be cooked in a range of sweet or savoury variations made with different ingredients,such as meat,eggs,or cheese.
Rujak or rojak is a salad dish of Javanese origin,commonly found in Indonesia,Malaysia and Singapore. The most popular variant in all three countries is a salad composed of a mixture of sliced fruit and vegetables served with a spicy palm sugar dressing. It is often described as tangy and spicy fruit salad due to its sweet,hot and spicy dressing made from ground chilli,palm sugar and peanuts.
Dagashi refers to cheap candies and snack foods. Dagashi are comparable to American penny candy.
Taegu is a popular side dish in Hawaii related to Korean ojingeo-chae-bokkeum. It was perhaps introduced to Hawaii by the Koreans in the early 1900s. Taegu is often sold next to poke in the seafood counters of grocery stores and Korean specialty shops.
