Where does “keropok lekor” come from?
keropok lekor (Malay) comes from Malay keropok — A type of food made from a dough of sago flour mixed with mashed fish (shrimp, etc.), sliced thin, and dried before being deep-fried into crispy pieces.
keropok lekor (Malay): Malaysian fish snack originated from Terengganu
Definitions
- Malaysian fish snack originated from Terengganu
Ancestry of “keropok lekor”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | keropok | A type of food made from a dough of sago flour mixed with mashed fish (shrimp, etc.), sliced thin, and dried before being deep-fried into crispy pieces |