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This glossary is mainly in Malay i.e. Bahasa
Malaysia. However, many food ingredients or terms are better
known in local Chinese or Indian dialects. This is because of
Malaysia's multi-ethnic population, and its culturally diverse
cuisine and cooking styles. Certain ingredients are used
exclusively, or more frequently in different ethnic kitchens,
while some foods may be forbidden due to religious beliefs.
Wherever possible, spelling variations, similar names in
English, or in other countries nearby and afar, shall also be
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Ibu Roti
Fatt
Fun [Chinese],
Pulichanthi [Tamil]
Yeast
for bread making.
Idam
The appetite or
food craving of a
pregnant woman.
Mengidamkan
: To crave.
Ikan
A general term for Fish. Some popular
fish are :-
Ikan Bawal Putih
: White Pomfret. Chong Yee
[Chinese], Vowal Meenu [Tamil].
Ikan Bawal Hitam
: Black Pomfret, also called
Pompano. Hak Chong Yee
[Chinese], Karuppu Vowal [Tamil].
Ikan Bawal
Selatan : Silver Pomfret.
Pak Chong Yee [Chinese].
Ikan
Bayan
/ Ikan
Ketarap
: Parrotfish, also called
Tuskfish or Wrasse.
Ikan Duri
: Catfish. Tong Sat [Chinese],
Mulluvalai [Tamil].
Ikan Haruan
: Snakehead fish.
Ikan Jenahak
: Golden Snapper.
Ikan Kakap
: Sea Bream, also called
Porgy
or Porgies.
Ikan Kakap Merah
: Red Sea Bream.
Ikan Kayu
: Tuna. Kam Cheong Yee [Chinese].
Ikan Tongkol :
Albacore Tuna. Kam Cheong
Yee [Chinese].
Ikan Kelah
: Malaysian Mahseer, also
called Greater Brook Carp.
Ikan Kembong
: Mackerel, also called Chubb Mackerel or Indian
Mackerel.
Ikan Kerapu
: Grouper. Sek Pan [Chinese].
Ikan Kerapu
Pisang
: Yellowfin Grouper.
Ikan
Kunyit : Yellowtail
Snapper.
Ikan Kurau
: Treadfin. Tai Mah Yau Yee
[Chinese], Koduva Meen [Tamil].
Ikan Merah
: Red Snapper. Hoong Yee [Chinese],
Sikappu Meen [Tamil].
Ikan Parang
: Wolf Herring. Sai Toh Yee
[Chinese].
Ikan Pari
: Stingray, Skate, Skate Wings. Po
Yee [Chinese].
Ikan Pari Hantu
: Manta Ray.
Ikan Patin
: Silver Catfish.
Ikan Selar
: Scad.
Ikan Selayang
/ Ikan
Tamban : Sardine. Sa Ting
Yee [Chinese], Siru Meen [Tamil].
Ikan Siakap
: Barramundi, also called Asian
Seabass or Giant Perch.
Ikan Susu
: Milkfish.
Ikan Tenggiri
: Spanish Mackerel. Kau Yee
[Chinese].
Ikan
Terubok : Shad,
also called River Herring.
Ikan Yu :
Shark. Sar Yee [Chinese].
Ikan Bilis
Kong
Yee Chye [Chinese], Nethilipudi [Tamil]
Anchovies. Tiny white fish [often
called sprats] of the anchovy family,
are dried in the sun or commercially
dehydrated.
Ikan Bilis
can
may be used in many ways. It is
used as a main ingredient in dishes -
it can be fried to a golden brown, and
cooked with other ingredients such as
sambal [chili paste]. Sambal
Ikan Bilis [Spicy Dried Anchovies] is one of the
accompaniments to Nasi Lemak [Coconut Rice Meal].
Ikan Bilis can also be boiled in water
for a clear sweet fish stock, or
ground in a mortar & pestle to flavor
dishes.
Ikan Bilis fried golden brown & crispy
makes a delicious snack - dusted with
chilli powder, makes a great cocktail
or beer snack!
Usually sold in plastic packages [Wt.
3 to 4oz]. Dried anchovies are also sold
loose by the lb or kg.
Ikan
Kering
Hum Yee [Chinese],
Karavadu [Tamil]
Dried fish.
As a means of preservation, fish is
heavily salted and dried in the sun.
Inci
Inch. Ingredients such as fresh
ginger and turmeric root are often
quoted in 'inches' in cooking recipes.
Inti Kacang
Tau
Sah [Chinese] Soya Bean Paste
[spelling]
Soy Bean Paste.
Itik
Itek [spelling], Aap [Chinese],
Vatthu [Tamil]
Duck.
A popular poultry in Chinese cuisine.
Telur Itik
: Duck Egg.
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