Best desserts to taste in Kuala Lumpur
The food in Kuala Lumpur is without a doubt, tantalizing, to say the least. Food in Malaysia consists of a wide variety of dishes from throughout the globe and is rich in flavor. Spices are an integral part of most Malaysian dishes, apart from dishes originated from the country, the capital also houses several restaurants from different parts of the world. Indian, Chinese, Nyonya and of course Malaysian food are mostly seen in Malaysian dining.
Apart from main meals, appetizers and snacks, Kuala Lumpur also entertains individuals with a sweet tooth, desserts while peculiar to the usual dessert which normally contains cream, fruits and maybe a hint of wine, Malaysian desserts can also be very tempting. Coconut milk usually reserves a spot in most Malaysian desserts, here are 5 of them:
- Pengat
Pengat is a common Malaysian dessert which as mentioned above comprises of gracious amounts of coconut milk; banana and sugar syrup are also main components, once complete, the end result would be partly melted bananas with a golden color surrounded by boiled coconut milk combined with sugar syrup. - Honeydew and Sago Dessert
The Honeydew sago dessert is commonly served on special occasions like weddings, the dessert is a chilled dish made with coconut milk and chilled melon cubes, it doesn’t really require any cooking or too much preparing rather more of combining of different cues of taste so it is simple to prepare but is still a delicacy.
- Pineapple Tarts
Pineapple tarts are probably something we are a lot more familiar with as it is a universal dessert and is simple to prepare. If you happen to be a fruit or specifically pineapple fan, this would be the ideal dessert that you may fancy. Pineapple tarts are simple to prepare and is pretty much flour converted into a pastry texture and filled with jam. - Ais (ice) Kacang
Ais Kacang is a frozen dessert and is a commonly available one in Malaysia. Another simple dessert, it is pretty much frozen syrup or jelly served. It is typically used as a side element to a main dessert but is also eaten solely and is enjoyed especially by children. - Cendol
Cendol is another coconut based dessert and has been around for several years. While originated in Indonesia, it is popular in Malaysia as well; the desserts consists of noodles in green coloring, ice, sugar and jelly among other ingredients that are optionally added and is pretty much available in any restaurant’s menu in Malaysia.
Those are 5 of the most common desserts savored by locals of Kuala Lumpur, there are several other similar (as in coconut based) desserts to choose from among other more familiar ingredients, and if it's nothing like ice cream for you, just head to the nearest Baskin Robbins in the city!