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Savor Satay? Have a hankering for Hokkein Mee? Check out this latest issue of the Malaysia Kitchen for the World newsletter dedicated to the upcoming Malaysian Restaurant Week (June 14-20) in NYC and the Tri-State area. Visit MalaysiaKitchenNYC.com for more information. Selamat Makan or Bon Appetit! |
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| NEWS: Malaysian Restaurant Week |
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Explore the Spicy Flavors of Malaysian Cuisine During Malaysian Restaurant Week
June 14-20, 2010
Malaysia Kitchen for the World Presents a Weeklong Celebration of Malaysian Food with over Thirty Participating Restaurants in New York City and the Tri-State Area
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Malaysia Kitchen for the World, a campaign launched by the Malaysian External Trade Corporation (MATRADE) to promote Malaysian restaurants and cuisine in the New York City metropolitan area, presents the first-ever Malaysian Restaurant Week, a weeklong celebration of Malaysian cuisine June 14 through June 20, 2024.
As part of the event, 21 Malaysian restaurants in New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut, will offer a special $20.10 prix fixe menu (in honor of the year the campaign was launched) for the entire week. Participating restaurants include Fatty Crab West Village and Upper West Side, Laut, Nyonya, Penang restaurants in Manhattan and New Jersey, and many more. Restaurants will display colorful Malaysian Restaurant Week table tents, posters and window decals, which will indicate participating restaurants to passersby.
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"We're thrilled to be a part of Malaysian Restaurant Week," said Winnie Ting of Satay restaurants in Flushing and Hoboken. "Malaysian food is still relatively new to Tri-State area diners, but this event will help them become more familiar with the cuisine, ingredients, and signature dishes of Malaysia. And it will give local Malaysian restaurants a chance to reach new customers."
In addition to Malaysian restaurants, several high-profile pan-Asian restaurants and restaurants that serve Asian dishes - including Spice Market, The Stanton Social, Rhong Tiam, Chow Bar, and Bia Garden - will participate with a special Malaysian or Malaysian-inspired two-course menu. By involving non-Malaysian restaurants, the campaign aims to entice diners who wouldn't normally consider eating at a Malaysian restaurant to become familiar with Malaysian food, as well as to encourage chefs and restaurateurs to include Malaysian-inspired dishes in their menus.
"I love the flavors of Malaysian food, because they not only bring depth -often from slow and long cooking or deep marinades- but also because they have lots of heat and bite, which is something I personally love," said Chris Santos, executive chef and partner of The Stanton Social on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Malaysian food is the ultimate melting pot of flavors -a delicious blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian food traditions with a sprinkling of Indonesian, Thai, Portuguese and Middle Eastern influences. Its richness and diversity are virtually unparalleled in Southeast Asia and stem from Malaysia's captivating history
Located between the east and the west, Malaysia was a major crossroad in the ancient eastern spice trade route for many centuries. At different points in time, its culture was influenced by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Japanese and even the British. Significant immigration from China and India during the colonial period has made for a unique fusion of Asia's oldest civilizations -Malay, Chinese, and Indian- with a distinct influence from European cultures. Malaysia offers a cultural fusion that's very much reflected in its cuisine. And with Americans' ever-growing appetite for spicy foods, Malaysian flavors hit the right spot.
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$20.10 Prix Fixe Malaysian Menu
A Taste of Asia
245 Main St.
Chatham, NJ
(973) 701-8821
Bentara
76 Orange St.
New Haven, CT
(203) 562-2511
Café Asean
117 W. 10th St.
New York, NY
(212) 633-0348
Char Koon
882 Main St.
South Glastonbury, CT
(860) 657-3656
Curry Leaves
135-31 40th Rd.
Flushing, Queens
(718) 762-9313
Fatty Crab
West Village
643 Hudson St.
New York, NY
(212) 352-3592
Fatty Crab
Upper West Side
2170 Broadway
New York, NY
(212) 496-2722
Forbidden City Bistro
335 Main St.
Middletown, CT
(860) 343-8288
Laut
15 E. 17th St.
New York, NY
(212) 206-8989
Nyonya
199 Grand St.
New York, NY
(212) 334-3669
Penang
82-84 Broadway
Elmhurst, Queens
(718) 672-7380
Penang
127 W. 72nd St.
New York, NY
(917) 441-4790
Penang
41 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY
(212) 431-8722
Penang
200 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ
(973) 887-6989
Penang
505 Old Post Rd.
Edison, NJ
(732) 287-3038
Penang
334 N. Main St.
Lodi, NJ
(973) 779-1128
Penang
480 Route 38 East
Maple Shade, NJ
(856) 755-0188
Penang
635 Nassau Park Blvd.
Princeton, NJ
(609) 897-9088
Satay
4601 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, Queens
(718) 888-1868
Satay
99 Washington St.
Hoboken, NJ
(201) 386-8688
Sentosa
39-07 Prince St.
Flushing, Queens
(718) 886-6331
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Special Malaysian Two-Course Menu
Bia Garden
154 Orchard St.
New York, NY
(212) 780-0010
d.o.b. 111
115 St. Marks Place
New York, NY
(212) 228-2500
Chow Bar
230 W. 4th St.
New York, NY
(212) 633-2212
Green Papaya
110 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge, NJ
(201) 678-1888
Le Colonial
149 E. 57th St.
New York, NY
(212) 752-0808
Ming
1655- 185 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ
(732) 549- 5051
Ming II
88 Headquarters Plaza
3 Speedwell Ave.
Morristown, NJ
(973) 871-2323
Obao
222 E. 53rd St.
New York, NY
(212) 308-5588
Rhong Tiam
87 Second Ave
New York, NY
(212) 260-8018
Satay Junction
28 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY
(212) 929-9400
Spice Market
403 West 13th St.
New York, NY
(212) 675-2322
The Stanton Social
99 Stanton St.
New York, NY
(212) 995-0099
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| Check out Malaysia Kitchen for the World on Pix 11 |
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To promote the upcoming Malaysian Restaurant Week, Malaysia Kitchen for the World partnered with WPIX-TV "PIX 11 Morning News" the week of June 7th for a series of segments introducing viewers to Malaysian cuisine.
Check out the latest segment here starring Chef Jeff Ghazali from Bentara restaurant in New Haven, CT as he prepares Roti Canai, a classic Malaysian dish. And be sure to visit WPIX.com for a chance to win gift certificates to participating Malaysian restaurants.
This weekend, check out "Toni On! New York" on WPIX-TV for a special show on Malaysian food. "Toni On! New York" airs Saturday, June 12th at 6:00 pm and again on Sunday, June 13th at 11:30 am. |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Get your taste buds ready! Engage with Malaysia Kitchen for the World at the following events: |
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June 14, 2024
Malaysian Restaurant Week
Now you don't have to travel 9,400 miles to try the exciting flavors of Malaysia. For one week only, enjoy a special Malaysian menu at participating restaurants in the New York metro area.
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October 11, 2023
Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck
Discover Malaysian food through FREE samples provided by local area restaurants October 11 - November 19 throughout NYC.
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Coming soon.
Check back soon for more upcoming trade events!
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| FEATURED RESTAURANTS |
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Family-friendly or fine dining, you can find a Malaysian restaurant to suit every taste at MalaysiaKitchenNYC.com |
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Satay
46-01 Kissena Blvd.
(Flushing, Queens)
Phone: 718 888 1868
Operating Days/Hours
Daily
Sun-Fri. 11:00 am -11:00 pm
Sat. 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Top Dishes:
Capitan Noodles, Roti Tissue, Chow Kueh Tow, Ayam Rendang
Accepts Credit Cards: No
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Curry Leaves
135-31 40th Rd.
(Flushing, Queens)
Phone: 718 762 9313
Operating Days/Hours
Daily
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Top Dishes:
The Yin and Yan (Tilapia -one side steamed, one side pan fried), Chili Chicken, Pipa Duck, Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Chendol
Accepts Credit Cards: No
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| FEATURED RECIPE |
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| Malaysian Kangkung Belacan |
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Kangkung Belacan (Spicy Water Spinach)
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by Susheela Raghavan, author of "Flavors of Malaysia" (Hippocrene, August 2010) |
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Directions:
Serves 3.
Kangkung, also known as water spinach or water convolvulus, has long narrow leaves with thin stems. Kangkung grows wild in Malaysia wherever there is water (and thus is also called "swamp cabbage"), and Malay farmers pick it alongside rice fields. There are many varieties of kangkung and they do not taste or look like our regular western spinach. They can be found in Chinese supermarkets, sold as ong choy or Chinese watercress. They wilt easily and lose their texture, so it is best to cook them as soon as possible after purchase.
Kangkung belacan is served at food courts, restaurants, and even at upscale hotel restaurants as it has become an iconic vegetable preparation in Malaysia.
Process Spice Paste ingredients to a coarse paste.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet and sauté Spice Paste for about 5 to 6 minutes, till fragrant, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons oil if needed. Add ground coriander and turmeric and stir for another ½ to 1 minute.
Add soy sauce and tamarind juice and stir for about 1 minute.
Add kangkung and stir for about 4 minutes, turning the leaves over often (using tongs) and coating well with sauce, till leaves wilt and become bright green with stems still retaining their crispiness.
Add salt if needed.
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Ingredients:
Spice Paste:
- ¼ cup sliced shallots and onions
- 1 heaping tablespoon sliced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon sliced fresh or frozen and thawed galangal or fresh ginger
- 1 to 3 fresh red chilies, (cayenne, Fresno, jalapeno, Serrano, Thai, or cherry), sliced
- ½ teaspoon dried shrimp paste (belacan), toasted at 400°F for 15 minutes; or 1 heaping teaspoon dried whole shrimp, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes to soften and then drained
- ¼ cup water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder, or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or frozen and thawed turmeric root (1/4 to ½-inch piece)
- 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate or tamarind juice extracted from pulp
- 1 small bunch (about 6 to 8 stalks with leaves; 8 ounces) kangkung (water spinach), bottom stems trimmed about 1 to 2 inches and washed in water, swirling a few times to remove and dislodge dirt and sand
- Optional: ⅛ teaspoon salt
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| FAST FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIAN CUISINE |
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| Chicken satay at Green Papaya restaurant in River Edge, NJ. |
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| What is satay?
Satay, considered Malaysia's most famous contribution to the culinary world, consists of small pieces of barbecued meat skewered on sticks and glazed with spices and oil mixed with honey.
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Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country, consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians and the indigenous people of Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak).
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Please keep the Malaysia Kitchen for the World NY office updated on any relevant news and business developments by writing to info@malaysiakitchennyc.com. |
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