PERLIS

Pekasam Puyu

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Pekasam puyu is a saltwater fish dried in the sun then slathered in salt, and it is a popular dish in Perlis. The main ingredient of this traditional dish is puyu fish (climbing perch), asam jawa (tamarind), and salt. All these ingredients are marinated together with the fish for about four to eight weeks. The marinated fish is then fried with onion and lime being squeezed on it. This dish can stay good for about one to two months if the preparation were done correctly. Pekasam puyu is usually eaten with rice during lunch or dinner, which is mouthwatering.

Laksa Perlis

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Laksa Perlis is different from other types of laksa. The gravy is more concentrated because its ingredients like mackerel, sardine, torch ginger and laksa leaf are blended together. Even the quantity of fish used in the gravy is more than the other laksa dishes in other states – you can clearly taste the fish in the laksa gravy. The gravy is clearer and not as reddish as Laksa Kedah.

Pulut Mempelam

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Pulut mempelam is a famous traditional mango dessert of Perlis. Pulut means sticky rice, while mempelam is the mango that comes together in one plate. The dish is basically a sticky glutinous rice, served with mango pieces and sweet coconut sauce. The usual mango type used for this dish is Harumanis due to its sweetness and distinct aroma, making this dish a perfect dessert.