Satay as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Satay is absolutely in that category. The richly spiced and coconut-sweet quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. pandan does work that no substitute can replicate.

Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. There's something about the a Penang hawker stall context that reinforces the comfort effect. Milo alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.