I get confused when buying spices. Here's a list of spices translated from Malay to English, some names are in Chinese. The list is not complete yet... but I will definitely update from time to time.
Asam Jawa - Tamarind
Bawang Merah - Shallot
Belacan - Fermented Dried Shrimp Paste
Buah Keras - Candle Nut
Buah Pala - Nutmeg
Buah Pelaga - Cardamom
Buah Gajus - Cashew Nut
Bunga Cengkih - Clove
Bunga Kantan - Torch Ginger Flower
Biji Lada Hitam - Peppercorns
Bunga Lawang - Star Anise
Biji Sawi - Mustard Seed
Bijan/Muachi - Sesame Seeds
Daun Ketumbar - Coriander Leaf/Cilantro
Daun Sup - Chinese Celery
Daun Kaduk - Wild Pepper Leaf
Daun Limau Purut - Kaffir Lime Leaf
Daun Selasih - Basil
Daun Kesom - Polygonum/Vietnamese Coriander
Daun Pandan - Screw Pine Leaf
Daun Bawang - Spring Onions
Fuchuk - Dried Sweet Bean Curd Strips
Gula Melaka - Dark Palm Sugar
Kim Chiam - Lily Buds
Kiam Chye - Salted Vegetable
Ku Chai - Chinese Chives
Kunyit - Turmeric
Kei Chee - Wolfberry
Kayu Manis - Cinnamon
Jintan Putih - Cumin
Jintan Hitam - Fennel
Lengkuas - Galangal
Limau Kasturi - Musk Lime/Calamansi
Halia - Ginger
Santan - Coconut Milk
Serai - Lemongrass
Peek Kway - Gingko Nuts
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