Mamak Stalls

Mamak stalls are popular eating places in Malaysia. Mamak stalls are usually run by Muslims from India. In many ways mamak stalls serve the same function as the corner pub because they are a gathering place for people to eat, drink (not beer), bs, and watch TV. Many mammak stalls are opened 24 hours! You can learn a lot more about mamak stalls by checking out the Wikipedia article.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamak_stall

Many mamak stalls are small mom and pop affairs, but I visited a large mamak place deep in the burbs of PJ.


Roti Canai
Roti canai (pronounded "chenai") are a mainstay mamak food. Roti canai is a type of flat bread that you eat dip into an Indian-type sauce.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti_canai

Spreading the dough on the counter.


Stick them on the griddle and let them bubble.


Fold the dough up in the correct shape.


After a bit more cooking you have yummy goodness!


Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is another popular dish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandoori_chicken



They stick the chicken on long metal skewers and then cook it in these big clay pots.




Finger lickin' good.


Roti Tissue

If you still have room for desert then you can try roti tissue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roti_tissue

Making roti tissue requires a skilled roti artist. Start by spreading out a very thin layer of dough.


Next coat the dough with a handful of butter.


When it is cooked just right you roll it up into the shape of cone. Cover with condensed milk and syrup.


After they bring this over 1 meter long masterpiece to your table you can start getting a months worth of calories! Maybe we need McRotis.