Malays (ethnic group)
Nasi lemak, rice cooked in rich coconut milk probably is the most popular dish ubiquitous in Malay town and villages. Nasi lemak is considered as Malaysia's national dish.
Sarawakian cuisine
Kek lapis Sarawak or Sarawak layer cake is a layered cake with unique patterns of interlaced of tasty layers and variety of flavours. Its the specialty of the Malay in Sarawak that serving during festive season and special occasion in Sarawak, Malaysia. They are often baked for religious or cultural celebrations such as Eid ul-Fitr, Christmas, birthdays and weddings. People in Malaysia practice an open house on festival day. A unique feature of Sarawak's open houses is the modern layered cakes. Sarawak layered cake with it elaborate pattern and variety of tasty flavour is not only popular among the local but also among visitors as gifts or for own consumption.
The cake got its name from its multiple layer taste and presentation, it must have at least two colours. Among the ingredients for making this cake are flour, butter or vegetable oil, milk, eggs and other ingredients required for the desired flavour. The mixture is thoroughly mixed either manually or using electric mixer. Special moulds are used for cake that required elaborate design and patterns to maintain a perfectly layer thickness. The multiple layers and patterns is achieve by pouring a thin layer of different battered flavour on top of each one another before the cake are baked. Different baker has different style and presentations. Some have more elaborate patterns and motive, while others preferred simple multiple layer style.