Meal: Ayam Pansuh (Borneo-style chicken)

• Ingredients: Chicken, daun bungkang, daun ubi, ginger, garlic, salt

• Preparation: Cook chicken with daun bungkang and daun ubi in a pot, adding ginger, garlic, and salt for seasoning.

• Served with: Rice

Meal: Ikan Masak Terung Asam (Fish with sour eggplant soup)

• Ingredients: Any fish (mackerel or snapper), terung asam, garlic, chilli, tamarind (optional)

• Preparation: Simmer fish with terung asam, garlic, chilli, and tamarind in water until cooked.

• Served with: Rice

Meal: Kacangma Chicken (Chicken with motherwort leaves)

• Ingredients: Chicken, kacangma, ginger, garlic, sesame oil

• Preparation: Stir-fry ginger and garlic in sesame oil, add chicken and kacangma, simmer until chicken is tender.

• Served with: Rice

Meal: Grilled Fish with Sambal Ikan Bilis (Anchovy sambal)

• Ingredients: Fish (mackerel or tilapia), ikan bilis, tomato, chilli, red palm oil, onions

• Preparation: Grill fish with seasoning. Prepare sambal by frying ikan bilis with pounded tomato, chilli, and onions in red palm oil.

• Served with: Rice

Meal: ABC Sup Tulang (Beef bone soup with vegetables)

• Ingredients: Beef bones, carrot, potato, celery, onion, peppercorn

• Preparation: Boil beef bones & beef cubes with carrot, potato, celery, onion, and peppercorn until vegetables are tender and broth is rich.

• Served with: Rice

Eating Well Without Spending Too Much

In Malaysia’s lively markets, where fresh fruits and veggies fill the stalls, eating healthy on a budget is all about smart choices. We’re here to help you eat well without breaking the bank with these easy tips:-

Before you go shopping, plan your meals for the week. Write down what you need so you don’t buy extra things you won’t use. This saves money and keeps your kitchen organized.

Pick local and seasonal fruits, veggies, and seafood. They’re usually cheaper and taste better than imported ones. Plus, you support local farmers and get fresher food.

Try plant proteins like beans, lentils, and tofu, tempeh. They’re good for you and cost less than meat. Use them in dishes like bean salads or tofu stir-fries.

Don’t waste leftovers! Turn last night’s rice into fried rice or use leftover chicken in sandwich or salads. It’s a tasty way to save money and reduce food waste.

Cook big batches of meals and freeze them. This saves time and ensures you always have a healthy meal ready, even on busy days.

We all love Malaysian food and want to show you how to enjoy it without spending too much. Let us help you eat delicious meals that are good for you and your wallet, every day of the week.