Flavours of Malaysia at The Grace Hotel, Sydney

A rich melting pot of flavours, Malaysian cuisine ranks amongst the most delicious and tastiest in Asia.

And from 25 September to 12 October you can treat yourself to some of the country's favourite dishes at Sydney's Grace Hotel, as part of the Flavours of Malaysia celebration.

Head Chef Tan Kok Siong
(R Eime)

Flavours of Malaysia is a celebration of the diversity underpinning Malaysian cuisine including Chinese, Indian and Portuguese influences, not to mention the many spices characteristic of South East Asian food. During the fortnight-long event, The Grace Hotel's Brasserie Restaurant will be transformed into an aromatic hub with the help of four Malaysian chefs, who have prepared the menus and have been flown in from Kuala Lumpur especially for the event.

Head Chef Tan Kok Siong and his team will be showcasing a range of specialty dishes from different Malaysian regions including Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Perak. Guests will enjoy popular local recipes, authentic specialty dishes and traditional food from each region, all in served in decadent buffet style reminiscent of a typical Malaysian Hawkers' Market.

Tourism Malaysia's Australian
Director, Roslan Abdullah (R Eime)

Last night Tourism Malaysia's Australian Director, Roslan Abdullah was joined by representatives from Malaysia's High Commission, The Federal Hotel Group, Malaysia Airlines and Ayam for the official launch of the Festival at the Grace Hotel, where they were treated to a spectacular Malaysian Banquet Festival prepared by the four visiting chefs. Mr Roslan Abdullah also announced 2015 as Malaysia's official Year of Festivals, following on from this year's successful Visit Malaysia campaign, which has seen a solid rise in tourism numbers to the country over the past twelve months.

During the Flavours of Malaysia Festival one lucky diner will also go in the draw to win a fantastic prize of a return trip for two to Kuala Lumpur flying Malaysia Airlines, along with two nights in the newly renovated Mederka wing room at the centrally located Federal Kuala Lumpur.

The Flavours of Malaysia buffet will be available for lunch from Tuesday to Friday, as well as Sunday and dinner onFriday and Saturday nights. For your to chance to sample an array of exotic, succulent, spicy and aromatic dishes over the two week food festival, call 02 9272 6670, email restaurant.reservations@gracehotel.com.au or visit www.gracehotel.com.au for more information.

For information about tours of Malaysia, please contact:

Tourism Malaysia
Telephone: +612 9286 3055, Fax: +612 9283 8311, Email: malaysia@malaysiatourism.com.au
or visit http://www.tourismmalaysia.com.au

FLAVOURS OF MALAYSIA

Some of the dishes that will be served include:

SOUP

Soto Ayam (Chicken Herbs Spices Soup with Rice Cake, Chicken Minced & Potato Diced) -Penang

MAIN DISHES

Beef Rendang

Nasi Putih (Steamed Rice)

Mee Siam (Fried Vermicelli Rice Noodles with Chili Paste & Dried Shrimp)

Rendang Tok (Beef Cooked in Grated Coconut & Coconut Milk)

Ikan Kari (Fish with Lady Finger in Curry Sauce)

Udang Tumis Petai (Prawn Sambal with Petai)

Tau Fu dengan Chili (Fried Bean Curd with Chicken Minced & Chili)

Sotong Goreng Garam Kunyit (Fried Squids in Turmeric and Salt)

Sambal Nanas (Pineapple in Sambal Sauce)

STALL SECTION

Roti Canai dengan Sayur Dhall dan Sambal Bawang (Roti Prata with Dhal Vegetable & Chili Paste Sauce)

Mee Udang Penang Style (Prawn Broth with Spicy Gravy) -Penang

Chicken & Beef Satay with Condiments