Everyday meals
Masak lemak
A smooth, mellow Malay stew made with coconut milk and turmeric. It is often cooked with fish or chicken, and with vegetables such as pumpkin, served with plain white rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pâte
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Blend the onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and turmeric into a paste.
- Heat the oil and fry the paste for 4 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the crushed lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and belacan, then fry for 1 minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the diced pumpkin, then simmer for 12 minutes.
- Season with salt and sugar.
- Gently add the pieces of fish or chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes at a gentle simmer.
- Check that the pumpkin is tender and the sauce is creamy, then serve with white rice.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the fish with cooked chickpeas or firm tofu.
More ideas
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Malaysia
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Malaysia
Original Ecomely recipe.