5 Penang dishes that the locals love – and you will too
Instead of the laksa and flat fried noodles served by the Malaysian island’s street stalls, try the less-known delights of meat rolls, coconut fried rice and duck rice noodles
The Malaysian island of Penang is famous for its blend of different cultures, which includes a vibrant food scene, too.
Many of the local street stalls serve up delicious food that you will be sorry to have missed.
The most notable Penang specialities are dishes such as char koay teow (flat fried noodles), bak kut teh (a pork rib dish cooked in broth), and laksa (a spicy noodle soup).
However, the former British colony has so many more tasty offerings on offer.
In particular, Nyonya – also known as Peranakan – is a fusion of Chinese and Malaysian cuisine that never disappoints.
Here are five Nyona dishes that the locals love, and you will too.
Lobak
The Penang version of a sausage or meat roll, lobak consists of five-spiced marinated meats, stuffed and deep fried.