Malay Cooking Class
If you have been to Singapore for any amount of time, you have certainly had the opportunity to enjoy the robust and intricate flavours of Malay cuisine.
A cuisine that is often overlooked by international audiences, it defines the food culture in Singapore.
Heavy on spices and nuanced by region, it is a culinary work of art.
If you are a citizen, a Malay cooking class could help you brush up on your skills and discover new methods.
Should you be a new resident, a class will help you better integrate into the culture and help you make sense of the ingredients available to you.
Even if you are a curious visitor looking to take a piece of this incredible country home with you, a Malay cuisine cooking class is perfect for you.
What Defines Malay Cuisine?
While some may hear the term “Malay” and immediately think of Malaysia, it does not strictly apply to the people and culture of that country.
The Malay people are spread out over multiple different countries, including Malaysia, but also Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, anyes—Singapore.
As with any large population spread out over various regions, there are variations within their shared culture and cuisine.
It is this shared culture which defines Malay Cuisine.
No matter what region, the cuisine makes ample use of a variety of spices, coconut milk, and shrimp paste.
Dishes are nearly always served with rice and served alone—not as a multiple course meal.
What Will I Learn in a Malay Cuisine Cooking Class?
In a Malay cuisine cooking class, you will learn first about the history of the cuisine.
This brief background will help you better understand it and its variations.
It will also help you better appreciate the cuisine as you learn to prepare it yourself.
Next, you will be introduced to the kitchen supplies needed to adequately prepare and serve the food.
You will learn about what items you need, how to use them in the cooking process, and how to care for them.
From the bare essentials and moving towards speciality items, you will quickly understand what you need in your kitchen to prepare and serve Malay cuisine.
From there, you will be introduced to the common ingredients which form the base of the Malay cuisine flavour profile.
From their names to their uses to where you can obtain them, your instructor will make certain you become intimately acquainted with these building blocks of the cuisine.
Finally, you will dive into creating delicious recipes that you can use to nourish your family and impress your guests.
What are Some Staple Ingredients of Malay Cuisine?
Due to its regional variations, it is difficult to say what is or isn’t a staple ingredient for Malay cuisine.
However, there are certain items which appear frequently across regions.
– Coconut milk
– White rice
– Chilli peppers
– Shrimp paste
– Soy sauce
– Lemongrass
– Pandan leaf
– Tofu
– Tamarind
– Candlenuts
– And a wide variety of spices
If you are ready to dive into the intricate world of Malay cuisine, contact us today.
We will have you on your way to cooking like a professional in no time.
If you have an appetite for spicy food, you may be interested in other Asian cooking classes (such as Thai, Singapore and Indian cuisines).
So check out our cooking classes for more information.