Malaysian cuisine many dishes in Malaysia are derived from Chinese, Indian, Thai and many other cultures to produce an entirely new and rich cuisine of their own. Many Malay dishes revolve around a Rempah, which is a spice paste or mix similar to an Indian Masala. Rempahs are made by grinding up fresh and/or dried spices and herbs to create a spice paste which is then sauteed in oil to bring out the aromas. Rice tends to be a staple food in Malaysia and. Noodles are popular. Indian style bread such as naan, puri, roti canai, thosai and idli are commonly eaten by most Malaysian as part of breakfast. Satay chicken, grilled chicken with a peanut and coconut milk sauce, is in fact the national dish of Malaysia. Malays generally eat beef that is halal. Mutton is also a part of the Malaysian cuisine. It generally refers to goat meat rather than sheep food.