Experience the Best of Malaysian Street Food at the Malaysia Kitchen Night Market December 10, 2010

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Kitchen for the World, a campaign launched by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to promote Malaysian cuisine and restaurants in the United States, is hosting the ultimate street food celebration in Los Angeles: a lively Malaysia Kitchen Night Market featuring free samplings of classic Malaysian hawker foods by local restaurants. The event occurs Friday, December 10 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

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With colorful tents, umbrellas and lanterns inspired by the open-air markets of Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the Malaysia Kitchen Night Market is the perfect opportunity to try the spicy flavors of Malaysian cuisine from top LA restaurants, from traditional Malaysian restaurants like Yazmin, Manja, Belacan Grill and Mutiara to Santa Monica's popular Monsoon Cafe.  Southeast Asian and Malaysian food expert and cookbook author Chef Robert Danhi will also prepare a special Malaysian dish for the occasion.

The Malaysia Kitchen Night Market will offer an array of traditional Malaysian street grub. From chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce to beef rendang (a sumptuously spiced dry beef curry) and nasi lemak (a tasty coconut rice dish served with spicy curry chicken or beef rendang), offerings draw upon Malaysian cuisine's Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. Besides delicious street food, the event will feature unique cultural performances that will add to the exciting marketplace environment. All food will be sampled free of charge.

For more information, visit http://www.malaysiakitchenla.com/news-events/index.html.

About Malaysia Kitchen for the World

Malaysia Kitchen for the World is a global initiative of the Malaysian government that aims to educate and inform consumers about Malaysian cuisine and Malaysian restaurants throughout the world. The campaign seeks to boost interest among American food lovers to try Malaysian cuisine and visit Malaysian restaurants in the United States. The program also seeks to facilitate local chefs and restaurateurs to introduce Malaysian cuisine at their establishments. Visit malaysiakitchenus.com for more information.

About MATRADE

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is Malaysia's national trade promotion agency. Established in March 1993 as a statutory agency under the Ministry of International Trade Industry (MITI), MATRADE is responsible for assisting Malaysian companies to succeed in the international market by developing and promoting Malaysia's exports to the world.

For more information, visit http://www.malaysiakitchenla.com/news-events/index.html.

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