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Seremban Siew Bao: The Delicious Mini Meat Pies from Negeri Sembilan

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Burasak: The Rice Dumpling of The Bugis Diaspora in Malaysia

Manok Pansoh Featured

Manok Pansoh: An Ethnic Bamboo Chicken Dish from Sarawak

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Apam Balik: The Popular Traditional Pancake Sold All Over Malaysia

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Sinalau Bakas: The Iconic Smoked Jungle Boar of Sabah

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Kuih Keria: The Iconic Palm Sugar-Glazed Sweet Potato Doughnuts

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Pisang Goreng: The Street Food Malaysians go Banana for

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Putu Piring: A Traditional Steamed Rice Cake from Malaysia

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Pinasakan: A Popular Kadazandusun Preserved Fish from Sabah

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Nyonya Lam Mee: The Traditional Nyonya Noodle Dish that Celebrates Longevity

Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls Featured

Chicken Rice Balls: A Tasty Fusion of Heritage from Melaka

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Puding DiRaja: A Dessert Made for The Royalties of Pahang

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Satay: The Popular Malaysian Street Food Originated from Kajang, Selangor

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Bubur Kapur: A Traditional Cendol Dessert Found in Sarawak

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Wadai Kipeng: The Traditional Dessert of The Banjar Community in Malaysia

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Laksa Kuala Perlis: A Unique Noodle Dish from Perlis

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Nasi Kandar: The Popular Indian Curry Rice Dish from Penang

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Solok Lada: The Famous Stuffed Chilli Peppers of Malaysia

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About

ikanmas.in is a living compendium of Malaysian food, dish by dish, region by region, culture by culture.

This site explores not just what Malaysians eat, but why we eat it. We trace the roots, rituals and people behind the dishes that define our identity as a nation of many cultures.

The name ikan masin means salted fish in Malay, a humble yet essential ingredient found in kitchens across the country. Like salted fish, this site is about preservation. We aim to preserve the knowledge, stories and cultural significance behind Malaysian food, so that it continues to be passed on and celebrated.

There is also a playful nod to the words of Stephen Chow, who once said, "a man without ambition is no different from a salted fish." At ikanmas.in, we take that to heart. Our ambition is to build the most thoughtful, respectful and comprehensive archive of Malaysian food culture available online.

Whether you're here to learn, reminisce or contribute your own memories, we welcome your voice.

Because in Malaysia, food isn't just part of life. It is life.

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