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Fast food is cooked systematically with standardized ingredients for consistent taste. It is available for immediate consumption. Burgers, hotdogs and pizzas are often called fast food because they can be prepared quickly. They are often sold in large food stores which are clean and brightly lit. 

   In Malaysia, fast food have become a part of the busy Malaysian lifestyles. Most working Malaysians nowadays, have less time to prepare home cooked food. They have to resort fast food.

Although Malaysians are getting used to fast food, they are also concerned about its nutritional values. Nutritionist point out that fast food is often high in calories, sodium, fat and leads to poor health. Fast food with high fat content contributes to high blood cholesterol levels. This means that eating too much fast food is not healthy. Malaysians therefore have to take a balanced diet to ensure a healthy lifestyles.

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Malay Cuisine

Brunei, Mindanao and Southern Thailand. Different Malay regions are all known for their unique or signature dishes - Terengganu and Kelantan for their Nasi dagang, Nasi kerabu and Keropok lekor, Negeri Sembilan for its lemak-based dishes, Pahang for its gulai tempoyak, Kedah for its northern-style Asam laksa, Malacca for its spicy Asam Pedas, Riau for their ikan patin (Pangasius fish) dishes; Gulai ikan patin and Asam Pedas ikan patin, Melayu Deli of Medan North Sumatra for their Nasi goreng teri Medan (Medan anchovy fried rice) and Gulai Ketam (gulai crab) and Brunei for its unique Ambuyat dish.

The main characteristic in traditional Malay cuisine is undoubtedly the generous use of spices. The coconut milk is also important in giving the Malay dishes their rich, creamy character. The other foundation is belacan (shrimp paste), which is used as a base for sambal, a rich sauce or condiment made from belacan, chili peppers, onions and garlic. Malay cooking also makes plentiful use of lemongrass and galangal.

Nearly every Malay meal is served with rice, the staple food in many other East Asian cultures. Although there are various type of dishes in a Malay meal, all are served at once, not in courses. Food is eaten delicately with the fingers of right hand, never with the left which is used for personal ablutions, and Malays rarely use utensils.

Traditional Food in Malaysia

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