Historical and contemporary perspectives of the Nyonya food culture in Malaysia

Nyonya cuisine echoes the cultural identity of the Peranakans, who are both Chinese and localized. Despite the fact that the food is much localized, its symbolism remains traditionally Chinese. This paper explores the history, ingredients, and cooking methods crucial in the production of the cuisine...

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Main Authors: Chien Y. Ng, Shahrim Ab. Karim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Ethnic Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352618116300427