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TRACK DOWN THE MALAYSIA KITCHEN FOOD TRUCK! |
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October and November are shaping up to be busy months for Malaysia Kitchen for the World. Read below for details on the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck appearing throughout Manhattan and Queens, NY as well as the "Eat | Drink | Explore Malaysia Kitchen" event at Grand Central Terminal Nov. 5-6.
Visit MalaysiaKitchenNYC.com for more information. |
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NEWS: Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck |
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Catch the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck October 11 - November 19 in Manhattan and Queens, NY Local Restaurants Offer Free Samples of Delicious Malaysian Street Food Weekdays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Grand Launch Event at Bryant Park, October 12
In an effort to drive consumers to experience the exotic flavors of Malaysian cuisine, Malaysia Kitchen for the World will host a food truck offering free samples of delicious food from local Malaysian restaurants. From October 11 to November 6 in Manhattan and from November 8 to 19 in Queens, the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck will offer free portions of Malaysian delicacies weekdays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Stationed at different, high-traffic locations in Manhattan and Queens, the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck will feature food from restaurants such as Café Asean, Penang (Upper West Side), Laut, Nyonya (Chinatown), Fatty Crab, and New Malaysia from Manhattan, Bentara from New Haven, Connecticut, and Malay Restaurant Inc. from Queens.
On Tuesday, October 12, the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck will officially launch at Bryant Park (40th St. between 5th and 6th Aves). On that day, sampling will commence at 7:00 am with Malaysian breakfast dishes and continue with lunch offerings at 11:00 am. Samples available while supplies last.
Chef Zak Pelaccio from Fatty Crab and Fatty ‘Cue restaurants in New York, and Chef Hasni Ghazali from Bentara restaurant in New Haven, will be on hand Tuesday morning to discuss their culinary contributions to the truck. In addition, Chef Ghazali will demonstrate his dramatic cooking technique for Roti Jala, the signature Malaysian flat bread. Bentara will provide samples for the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck November 5 and 6 to complement the "Eat | Drink | Explore Malaysia Kitchen" celebration at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.
A schedule of truck sampling locations, dates, restaurants and dishes will appear on the Malaysia Kitchen for the World web site (www.MalaysiaKitchenNYC.com) on October 11. Updates will also be available via Twitter by following @malaysiakitchn.
"We're delighted to give New Yorkers the opportunity to sample the flavors of Malaysia by bringing our food directly to them," said Wan Latiff, MATRADE Commissioner. "We think the truck will be an effective and fun way to promote Malaysian cuisine and entice consumers to visit their local Malaysian restaurants."
At the truck, consumers can enjoy a free sample of some Malaysian signature dishes ranging from Beef Rendang, a dry beef curry, to Chicken Satay, chicken meat on skewers served with a tasty peanut sauce, and Nasi Lemak, a coconut rice dish traditionally served with chicken curry and spicy chili sauce called Sambal.
Menus from restaurants sampling food on the truck as well as a restaurant guide of local Malaysian restaurants and restaurants serving Malaysian dishes will be available for patrons.
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NEWS: MICHELIN Guide Honors New York Malaysian Restaurants |
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Malaysia Kitchen for the World congratulates Laut, Fatty Crab and Nyonya restaurants in New York for acknowledgement in the 2011 MICHELIN Guide for New York City Restaurants!
The MICHELIN guide has become an international benchmark in gourmet dining. Now representing 23 countries and three continents, the collection of 26 MICHELIN guides includes more than 45,000 addresses. Its team of highly trained inspectors visits establishments anonymously, applying Michelin's international standards for quality across many categories.
Laut is the proud recipient of one MICHELIN star. MICHELIN stars are the highest honor the guide can bestow. Having a star means that not only is a restaurant among the best in its city, but also in the world. It is a mark of consistent excellence across all categories and it is based solely on the quality of the food.
Fatty Crab and Nyonya received acknowledgment in MICHELIN's Bib Gourmand category, also known as "inspectors' favorites," for restaurants delivering everyday excellence at a reasonable price.
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NEWS: Malaysia Kitchen Night Market |
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Check out photos from our recent Malaysian Night Market in New York's Meatpacking District on Sept. 14, 2010. Over 2,000 guests enjoyed Malaysian dishes from 8 top local restaurants as well as performances by Malaysian dancers.
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NEWS: Eat | Drink | Explore Malaysia Kitchen |
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Eat | Drink| Explore Malaysia Kitchen At Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall November 5-6, 2010 Local Restaurants and Vendors Offer Malaysian Delicacies and Products Malaysian Dancers and Chef Demos Add to Festivities
To introduce consumers to the culinary sights, sounds, and above all, tastes of Malaysia, Malaysia Kitchen for the World, in conjunction with Asian lifestyle brand, LuckyRice, hosts the "Eat | Drink | Explore Malaysia Kitchen" celebration at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall.
From November 5-6, notable local area restaurants and vendors will sell Malaysian and Malaysian-inspired dishes and products to the more than 500,000 commuters and visitors that pass through Grand Central Terminal each day. Free cooking demonstrations, unique cultural performances, and the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck add to the exciting marketplace environment.
Under a canopy of oversized, decorative kites - a symbol of this dynamic Southeast Asian nation - "Eat | Drink | Explore Malaysia "will be open to the public during
the day. All participating restaurants will sell dishes at a price up to $8 per serving.
A Malaysian dance troupe performing native dances and cooking demonstrations from local chefs will occur each day on the main stage erected in Vanderbilt Hall. Stationed outside the terminal on Vanderbilt Avenue, the Malaysia Kitchen Food Truck will serve free food samples from New Haven restaurant, Bentara, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, November 5-6. |
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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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MALAYSIAN RESTAURANTS |
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RESTAURANTS SERVING MALAYSIAN DISHES |
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Penang (East Hanover)
200 Route 10 West http://www.penangcuisine.com
Phone: (973) 887-6989
Operating Days/Hours Daily
Mon-Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
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Hawkers
225 E. 14th St. (btwn 2nd and 3rd Aves.) http://hawkersnyc.com/
Phone: (212) 982-1688
Operating Days/Hours Daily
Mon-Thurs, Sunday 4:00 pm - midnight
Fri-Sat. 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
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Malaysia Grill
224 W. 104th St. between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave. Phone: (212) 579-1333 or (212) 579-8388
Operating Days/Hours Daily
11:00 am-12:00 am
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
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Spice Market
403 W. 13th St. http://www.spicemarketnewyork.com/
Phone: (212) 675-2322
Operating Days/Hours Mon-Wed., Sund. 12:00 pm - midnight
Thu- Sat. 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
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FEATURED RECIPE |
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Roti Jala
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by Rasa Sayang Spice Market Cafe (Penang, Malaysia) |
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Directions:
Serves 5
The name of this unique dish is derived from the Malay word roti (bread) and jala (net), otherwise known as "lacy pancakes". It is made using a special ladle with a five-hole perforation, and the end result resembles a fish net. Roti jala is an ideal accompaniment to any dish with lots of rich gravy and is often served during special occasions.
Sieve flour.
Mix all ingredients, except the oil, to get a smooth batter.
Strain batter.
Heat pan and lightly grease with oil.
Pour batter into roti jala dispenser with funnels.
Move in circular motions to get a lacy pattern.
After the pancake is set, fold into a triangular shape.
Serve with boneless chicken curry.
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Ingredients:
- ½ lb. all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups fresh milk
- ½ cup Water
- 1 Egg
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¾ tsp Turmeric powder
- Oil for pan
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FAST FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIAN CUISINE |
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What is Asam Jawa? |
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Asam Jawa, or tamarind paste, is a key element in many Malay assam dishes for adding a sour or tangy taste, especially for fish and seafood dishes. |
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What is the secret to Lemak dishes? |
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Coconut milk is the basis of Malay lemak dishes. Lemak dishes are typically not hot to taste. They are aromatically spiced and coconut milk is added for a creamy richness. |
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Conclusion |
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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.
Follow us on Twitter at (twitter.com/MalaysiaKitchn). |
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