Asia Album: Nyonya cuisine in Malacca, Malaysia-Xinhua
Asia Album: Nyonya cuisine in Malacca, Malaysia
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2025-04-05 10:09:16
The owner of a Nyonya restaurant makes a dish in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Xinhua) -- The Nyonya cuisine, perfectly combining Chinese cooking methods and Malaysian spices and ingredients, attracts many diners in Malacca, Malaysia.
The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".
The Nyonya cuisine, rooted in the Baba-Nyonya community, exemplifies a rich fusion of Cantonese, Fujian, and local Malaysian flavors.
The owner of a Nyonya restaurant prepares condiments in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)A waiter carries dishes at a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia, March 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)Photo taken on March 14, 2025 shows dishes at a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)The owner of a Nyonya restaurant serves dishes in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)The owner of a Nyonya restaurant cooks in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)Photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows traditional Nyonya rice cakes in Malacca, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)Photo taken on March 14, 2025 shows a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)■
