Let’s be real, every Malaysian is OBSESSED with food, especially when it comes our own local cuisine. Nothing brings us closer together quite like food (and probably football).
Of course, as foodies, we have pretty high expectations of what we eat. So, when you come across those awesome satisfying moments when your food is absolutely perfect, the world seems right again just for a minute.
Here are some of those amazing moments all of us have definitely experienced!
1. When the teh tarik you ordered has just the right amount of sugar
“Aneh! teh tarik satu, kurang manis!” you order, hoping the waiter won’t make it too sickly sweet. It’s quite an amazing feeling when you take that first sip of the perfect teh tarik that has just the right amount of sweetness. Ugh, now we want a cup!
2. Breaking a perfectly cooked egg yolk and watching it banjir your food
Nothing’s more satisfying than breaking a runny egg yolk. That yellow goodness really gives an extra dimension to whatever food you eat it with!
3. Having the perfect amount of powder in your Milo ais
For Milo connoisseurs, it can be hard to find the perfect cup at any old mamak stall since they’re usually a little diluted (or too milky), but when you find that one restaurant that knows exactly how much powder to put, your quest is officially over!
4. When your roti canai is crispy on the outside AND fluffy on the inside
Nothing beats an extra fluffy roti canai paired with some amazing curry! Get in my belleh!
5. Seeing your Maggi mee spring beautifully
There’s nothing quite like seeing those beautiful golden curls spring to life when you help yourself to a fork-full of some hot Maggi mee.
6. When there’s a lot of crispy skin on your fried chicken
There’s nothing more amazing than crispy fried chicken skin, except maybe when it’s not too oily at the same time!
7. Having the perfect kaya-to-butter ratio in your roti bakar
Bonus points if the bread is also super fluffy with just the right amount of crispiness!
8. Hot, crispy curry puffs completely stuffed with filling
Need we say more?
9. When your Ramli Burger is juicy with perfectly toasted buns
Every Malaysian loves a good Ramli Burger no matter what time of day (or night) it is, especially when it’s extra juicy! *drools*
10. When you find a WHOLE prawn in your prawn mee or char kuey teow
Hawkers usually cook noodles so quickly, they sometimes end up accidentally cutting prawns in half from all that aggressive stirring over the hot wok. So, finding a whole prawn in these noodles is definitely a rare gem to come across!
Sigh. All this food talk has made us extremely hungry, wei! Brb, going for lunch now!
Also read: 14 Struggles of Every Malaysian Who Loves Food
