🍱 Meal Prep Malaysia-Style: 5 Easy Dishes for a Tasty Week

Who says meal prep has to be boring? With just a few ingredients and clever planning, you can prep a week’s worth of Malaysian-inspired meals that are flavorful, budget-friendly, and easy to reheat.

Here are 5 simple dishes you can cook on Sunday and enjoy all week long — perfect for lunchboxes, office meals, or dinner in a rush.

🥘 1. Ayam Kicap Pedas (Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken)

A saucy, slightly sweet chicken dish that keeps well in the fridge.

Prep tip: Make extra sauce to pour over rice or noodles later in the week.

Pairs with: white rice, hard-boiled eggs, cucumber slices.

🍛 2. Sambal Tumis Ikan Bilis

This spicy anchovy sambal adds heat and depth to any meal.

Meal prep hack: Store in small containers and use it as a base for fried rice, as a sandwich spread, or as a side with telur mata.

🥬 3. Stir-Fried Kangkung Belacan

Quick, spicy, and satisfying.

Keep it fresh: Only stir-fry kangkung in small portions every 2–3 days using pre-chopped garlic and sambal belacan stored in airtight jars.

🍝 4. Dry Mee Goreng with Veggies

Make a big batch and portion it out for 2–3 days.

Add tofu, fish cakes, or shredded chicken. Top with fried shallots for crunch.

🍚 5. Nasi Goreng Kampung (Village Fried Rice)

Reheat-friendly and super versatile. Add yesterday’s sambal, anchovies, or even cut-up leftover ayam kicap.

Tip: Freeze rice in portions and fry fresh each time for better texture.

🛒 Shopping List Snapshot:

• Chicken, anchovies, tofu/fish cake

• Eggs, kangkung, onions, garlic

• Chili paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce

• Rice, mee kuning, glutinous rice (optional)

✅ Why This Works:

These recipes use overlapping ingredients (like sambal, soy sauce, and garlic), saving you time and money — and keeping your menu interesting all week long.