Ingredient appreciation — what makes Roti Canai special

What sets Roti Canai apart is the handling of coconut cream. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet-savoury balance result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. The a mamak 24-hour restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Anchor beer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Roti Canai is the place to start.