Chap Chay at The Raintree, St. Mary’s Road is hosting an authentic Malaysian Food Festival from 15th to 24th November 2019. The hotel has roped Expat Chef Mat Safiee Bin Haroon, a true Malaysian himself who has over 30 years of experience in Malaysian cuisine is set to bring the true taste of Malaysia to the people of Chennai!
Malaysian cuisine has fresh, strong tangy and spicy flavours using Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern herbs making the cuisine a melting pot of flavours. Indulge in appetizers like Satay ayam(Malaysian curry, chicken supreme, coconut milk, lemon grass, peanut sauce), Ketumbar ayam( coriander, fresh pepper corn, garlic, oyster sauce), Ikan masak merah(tilapia fish, belacan paste, chilli, tomato pulp), Sambal hijau petai udang pailing menyengat (prawn, green chilli, lemon grass) and the like.
Enjoy comforting soups like Malaysian Tom yum soup (lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves), Egg mustard soup (stir fried onion, ginger egg, mustard, seasonings) and Blended pumpkin soup (pumpkin, coconut cream). For the main course indulge in the distinct Malaysian Kari sayur (zucchini, baby corn, broccoli, coconut milk, dried chilli), Sayur sambal goreng tahu (tofu, peppers, sambal paste), Bass laut asam pedas (sea bass, belacan paste, chilli paste, tamarind), Sotong sambal (squid, belacan paste, tamarind, chilli paste) Fried kway teow (flat noodle, egg, slice chicken, bean sprouts, green mustard and chilli paste), Malaysia’s national dish Nasi Lemak (basmati rice, anchovies, tamarind, coconut milk, egg, peanut), the famous peranakan style noodles Asam Laksa (thick noodles, tamarind, mackerel fish, lemon grass, shrimp paste) and more!
Malaysian desserts are wonderfully colorful and deliciously mouth-watering. Enjoy Kueh Bahulu, (mini sponge cakes that are dipped in black coffee), Malaysia’s favorite local dessert – cheng theng (dates, ginkgo nuts, sago, barely, plum sugar) finishing your meal on a sweet note!
Visit Chap Chay at The Raintree, St. Mary’s Road with your loved ones and take your taste buds on a culinary journey worth cherishing. For more details, reservation and queries, please contact at +91 44 4225 2525.
