When it comes to cooking, there’s nothing wrong with experimenting and adding a variety of ingredients to any recipe.
Sometimes, your own creations might result in a unique and delicious taste, which could even become a business opportunity. Why not, right?
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Recently, a foreign woman shared her recipe for cooking spaghetti with sambal petai - also known as stink bean, which caught the attention of many, including the Queen of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.
In the video, the woman demonstrates her method for cooking spaghetti. What stands out is the special ingredient in her recipe: petai, a popular local vegetable. Other ingredients she used include yellow onions, tomatoes, and sambal paste.
After sautéing all the ingredients, she adds several petai pods into the spaghetti sauce. She is seen enjoying the spaghetti sambal petai and remarks that it tastes amazing! The video went viral, garnering widespread attention, including a comment from the Queen of Pahang.
This unique blend of flavours is a testament to how Malaysian cuisine stands out on the global stage. Malaysian food is renowned for its rich and diverse flavours, with iconic dishes like nasi lemak, rendang, laksa, and bak kut teh being listed among the best foods in the world. These dishes are celebrated not just for their taste but also for the cultural heritage they represent.
Even celebrities, especially K-pop idols, have expressed their love for Malaysian cuisine. BamBam from GOT7 recently updated his Instagram story showing himself enjoying bak kut teh, and SEVENTEEN's hip-hop unit members S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon have openly declared their love for curry laksa.
Such endorsements from international stars further highlight the unique and irresistible appeal of Malaysian food.
Malaysian cuisine's global recognition and the way it brings people together through its distinct and flavorful dishes are truly remarkable.
