It’s almost impossible not to enjoy this specialty of creamy, ever-so-lightly crisped homemade tofu cubes lightly dusted with spices. Don’t be afraid!
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Peninsula Char Kway Teow
One of the most beloved street foods, for which Malaysia is justifiably proud, this stir-fry classic of flat noodles, seafood, egg, and bean sprouts tossed with a spicy soy chili paste is spot-on.
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Coconut-Butter Jumbo Shrimp
The sauce that coats these succulent, deep-fried shellfish requires three and a half hours of nonstop stirring. The end result is light, tropical, and tasty.