| The Chinese brought along their ethnic cuisines when they came to Southeast Asia. In Malaysia and Singapore, the oldest and most authentic ethnic cuisines have been retained. These delectable dishes are closely related to the history, culture, geography and lifestyle of each ethnic group. From the selection of ingredients to preparation method and flavour, these unique dishes reflect the nostalgia of those who live far away from home.
Malaysia Seven Major Clans Association, Seashore Publishing and Maggi have collaborated to publish Reminiscing Local Dialect Cuisines, which brings together the traditional dishes of the seven Chinese ethnic groups: Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka, Hainan, Guangxi, Sanjiang and Hokkien. Dish after dish of traditional goodies handed down from age to age is guaranteed to what the appetite and makes those who live far away from home remember forever the bliss and warmth of hometown.
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