What is Economy Rice

Economy Rice in Malaysia

Economy Rice or Mixed Rice as some more education people of Malaysia may call it, is not a specific dish by itself, but rather a type of food. A Malaysian hawker selling Economy Rice spreads out at least 10 different meat and vegetable dishes cooked in bulk. Armed with a plate of white rice, you may scoop any one or more dishes of a portion to your liking.

The Malaysian Economy Rice is easily the most eaten dish in Malaysia, with the growing number of middle class workers in Malaysia. Common dishes include, stew chicken with mushrooms, sweet and sour pork, fried eggs and stir fried assorted vegetable.The pre-cook dishes will get cold over time and may not be pleasant. The more affluent and the rich will prefer their meals to be cooked to order served hot in a air-conditioned indoor restaurant. In 2012, the price of a plate with meat and vegetable is around RM 5. 


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