Useful Malay-English Food Glossary for cooking
| MALAY-ENGLISH FOOD GLOSSARY | ||
|---|---|---|
| MALAY | ENGLISH | CATEGORY |
| Asam Gelugor | Tamarind Peel | Herbs & Spices |
| Asam Jawa | Tamarind Paste | Herbs & Spices |
| Ayam | Chicken | Meat |
| Barwang Besar | Onion | Fruit & Veg |
| Bawang Merah | Shallots | Herbs & Spices |
| Bawang Putih | Garlic | Herbs & Spices |
| Belacan | Shrimp Paste | Other |
| Belachan | Shrimp Paste | Other |
| Bijan | Sesame Seeds | Beans & Pulses |
| Bikji Sagu | Pearl Sago | Beans & Pulses |
| Bistik | Beef-Steak | Meat |
| Blacan | Shrimp Paste | Other |
| Blachan | Shrimp Paste | Other |
| Bok Nee | Black Fungus | Other |
| Buah Keluak | Black Nut | Beans & Pulses |
| Buah Keras | Candlenut | Beans & Pulses |
| Buah Pala | Nutmeg | Herbs & Spices |
| Buah Pelaga | Cardamom | Herbs & Spices |
| Bunga Cengkih | Cloves | Herbs & Spices |
| Bunga Lawang | Star Anise | Herbs & Spices |
| Cili Padi | Bird’s Eye Chillies | Herbs & Spices |
| Cuka | Vinegar | Sauces & Oils |
| Daun Ketumber | Coriander Leaves | Herbs & Spices |
| Daun Limau Perut | Kaffir Lime Leaf | Herbs & Spices |
| Daun Limau Purut | Kaffir Lime Leaf | Herbs & Spices |
| Duan Pandan | Screwpine Leaf | Herbs & Spices |
| Gula Melaka | Palm Sugar | Other |
| Halia | Ginger Root | Herbs & Spices |
| Ikan | Fish | Meat |
| Itik | Duck | Meat |
| Jagung | Corn | Fruit & Veg |
| Jintan Manis | Fennel | Herbs & Spices |
| Jintan Putih | Cumin | Herbs & Spices |
| Kacang Bendi | Ladies Fingers (Okra) | Fruit & Veg |
| Kacang Dal | Lentils | Fruit & Veg |
| Kacang Hijau | Green Mung Beans | Beans & Pulses |
| Kayu Manis | Cinnamon | Herbs & Spices |
| Kemiri | Candlenuts | Beans & Pulses |
| Ketam | Crab | Meat |
| Ketumbar | Coriander Seeds | Herbs & Spices |
| Kicap Cair | Light Soya Sauce | Sauces & Oils |
| Kicap Manis | Sweet Soya Sauce | Sauces & Oils |
| Kicap Pekat | Dark Soya Sauce | Sauces & Oils |
| Kicap Tiram | Oyster Sauce | Sauces & Oils |
| Kim Chiam | Dried Lily Bud | Other |
| Lada Hijau | Green Chilli | Herbs & Spices |
| Lada Merah | Red Chilli | Herbs & Spices |
| Lada Putih | White Peppercorns | Herbs & Spices |
| Lengkuas | Galangal | Herbs & Spices |
| Lobak | Chinese Radish (Mooli) | Fruit & Veg |
| Pati Santan | Thick Coconut Milk | Other |
| Rebong | Bamboo Shoot | Fruit & Veg |
| Rebung | Bamboo Shoot | Fruit & Veg |
| Santan | Coconut Milk | Other |
| Santen | Coconut Milk | Other |
| Serai | Lemongrass | Herbs & Spices |
| Taucheo | Salted Soyabeans | Sauces & Oils |
| Taugeh | Beansprouts | Fruit & Veg |
| Teik Kee | Dried Beancurd Sticks | Other |
| Terasi | Shrimp Paste | Other |
| Terung | Aubergine (Eggplant) | Fruit & Veg |
| Timun | Cucumber | Fruit & Veg |
| Ubi Kentang | Potato | Fruit & Veg |
| Udang | Prawn | Meat |