Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Malay-English Food Glossary



Many Malaysian dishes revolve around a Rempah, which is a spice paste or mix similar to an Indian MasalaRempahs are made by grinding up fresh and/or dried spices and herbs to create a spice paste which is then sauteed in oil to bring out the aromas.Do you want to know more..

CATEGORY: HERBS & SPICES


Malay:Bawang Besar
English:Onion

Malay:Asam Jawa
English:Tamarind Paste

Malay:Bawang Merah
English:Shallots

Malay:Bawang Putih
English:Garlic

Malay:Buah Pala
English:Nutmeg

Malay:Bunga Cengkih
English:Cloves

Malay:Buah Pelaga
English:Cardamom

Malay:Bunga Lawang
English:Star Anise

Malay:Kulit Kayu Manis
English:Cinnamon

Malay:Asam Gelugor
English:Tamarind Peel

Malay:Kunyit
English:Turmeric

Malay:Lengkuas
English:Galangar

Malay:Serai
English:Lemongrass

Malay:Lada Putih
English:White Peppercorns

Malay:Ketumbar
English:Coriander Seeds

Malay:Jintan Manis
English:Fennel

Malay:Jintan Putih
English:Cumin

Malay:Halia
English:Ginger Root

Malay:Daun Pandan
English:Screwpine Leaf

Malay:Daun Limau Purut
English:Kaffir Lime Leaf

Malay:Cili Padi
English:Bird's Eye Chillies

Malay:Daun Kesum
English:Chinese Knotweed(Kesum)
Malay:Daun Ketumbar
English:Coriander Leaves
Malay:Lada Hitam
English:Black Pepper

Malay:Lada Hijau
English:Green Chilli

Malay:Lada Merah
English:Red Chilli
Malay:Cili Boh/Giling
English:Chilli Paste