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Malaysian cuisine is a fusion of the different cooking style and dishes of three nationalities - Indian, Chinese and indigenous Malay. The Indians contributed spices such as cumin, turmeric and chilies, and the art of blending spices is reflected in the many Malaysian curries. Indian-style flat-breads, chutneys and relishes frequently accompany meals. The Chinese presence is evident in the use of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, spring rolls and stir-fries.Malaysia cooking is very similar to that of Indonesia. There are also many foreign influences here, including strong Thai ones in the north of the country, a definite Thai flavor can be detected in the use of lemon grass, coriander and galangal. As in Indonesia and Thailand, food is cooked in a wok as well as streamers and casseroles. The abundant use of spices means the food is varied, with fresh fruit being used as well as all kinds of vegetables, meat, poultry, fish and rice. As in Thailand and Indonesia, spicy dishes with coconut milk are popular, as are satay, small chunks of meat cooked on skewers and served with spicy peanut sauce.Preparation and cooking techniques are simply those used in the West or by Chinese and Indian cooks. Malaysian food is served and eaten informally. Dishes are placed in the centre of the table and diners help themselves, using chopsticks for food of Chinese origin, or a spoon and fork, or the fingers of the right hand, for Indian-style food. Banana leaves are used for eating rice or to serve as plates.
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