Why Satay deserves more attention

Satay rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply umami from prawn paste complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using sambal belacan paste correctly takes real skill.

the cuisine blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan traditions in a unique fusion. I encountered it first in a kopitiam coffee shop and that context helped me understand it properly. teh tarik pulled tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Satay is the dish to start with.