VIDEO: Malaysian Economy Rice (Affordable and Tasty)

(If you can’t see the video, watch Economy Rice on YouTube here)

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I’ll admit it, economy rice doesn’t exactly portray the most appealing meal in the world.

But when we are talking about Malaysian food, even the typical, normal, working class food is stunningly delicious. Just like nasi campur, economy rice is a buffet variety of different dishes, but instead of being Malay curries, it’s predominantly Chinese style dishes.

In this episode of Migrationology street food TV, I drop by a little pop-up restaurant serving marvelous Chinese dishes. On my rice I chose braised tofu, stir fried water morning glory (kangkong), and black bean stewed spare ribs – the highlight of the meal.

Everything was outstanding!


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12 Responses to “VIDEO: Malaysian Economy Rice (Affordable and Tasty)”

  1. Maria November 25, 2012 at 11:07 pm #

    I’m trying to just get a taco truck to swing past my office daily for the morning breakfast taco – you are truly in heaven with the economy rice stands there. Mmmmm – I can smell it. Save a plate for me.
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    • Mark Wiens November 26, 2012 at 8:32 am #

      Hey Maria, a taco truck swinging by the office sounds pretty good too! I’ll save a plate for you!

  2. ciki December 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm #

    i totally agree that even the typical, normal, working class food is stunningly delicious in Malaysia.. but then again of course i am biased!!! :D
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    • Mark Wiens December 2, 2012 at 10:08 pm #

      It’s OK to be biased when you’re Malaysian!!!

  3. Joe December 8, 2012 at 7:50 am #

    man you need to go to malaysia more try some char kwoay teow in Petaling Jaya and try the rimley burger in old town btw love your vids keep them coming

  4. joe December 8, 2012 at 9:31 am #

    do a vid eating ais kacang and chendol in malaysia

    • Mark Wiens December 8, 2012 at 9:31 pm #

      Hey Joe, I’m no longer in Malaysia, but when I come back to Malaysia next time, will definitely do that! I was in Melaka one time and had a cendol from a place there and it was excellent!

  5. Damien December 8, 2012 at 3:07 pm #

    Keep the videos up Mark, love them. Is there any better dish than morning glory – the more garlic and chilli the better

    • Mark Wiens December 8, 2012 at 9:30 pm #

      Thanks a lot Damien! You’re right, it’s a wonderful vegetable, and garlic and chillies in abundance make everything better!

  6. Joe December 8, 2012 at 10:46 pm #

    One more thing mark can i ask what camera you use ?, because the quality is great it nearly makes me think im back home in malaysia

    • Mark Wiens December 11, 2012 at 7:46 am #

      Hey Joe, I use a Canon DSLR 550d with a 18 – 135 mm lens.

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