Mala tidbits to munch on all day err’ day
Source: @jonnyboyeats
Admit it – some of us have fallen too deep for mala. It’s one of the most flavourful, fragrant, and addictive spicy dishes, and when mala xiang guo isn’t enough to satisfy your mala cravings, there are now mala snacks to feast on – think mala-flavoured potato wedges, fish skin, and even popcorn!
1. Mala-Flavoured Hand-Cut Potato Wedges
Source: Mala Mala
A recent creation of the homegrown mala-centric brand, Mala Mala, these Mala-Flavoured Hand-Cut Potato Wedges are made with a premium blend of spices like Szechuan chillies, peppercorns, star anise, cumin, and more.
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Chunky and satisfyingly numbing, the wedges come in 3 different levels of spiciness as well, so that you can find a spice level that’s just right for your liking!
Source: Mala Mala
Each pack is retailing at $8, and contains 4 smaller packs inside. Purchase yours online here, or head down to their newly-opened physical store at The Paragon!
Address: #B1-32, The Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Opening Hours: 10AM – 9.30PM Daily
2. Hand-Cut Mushroom Chips
Source: Mala Mala
If you’re trying to steer towards healthier snacks, opt for the Mala-Flavoured Hand-Cut Sliced Shiitake Mushroom Chips, also released by Mala Mala!
Source: Mala Mala
The mushroom chips apparently preserve their nutritional value, taste and texture, and again, come in 3 different spice levels – Mild Spicy, Super Spicy, and Crazy Spicy.
Source: Mala Mala
Each pack is retailing at $9, and contains 4 smaller packs inside. Purchase yours online here, or head down to their newly-opened physical store at The Paragon!
Address: #B1-32, The Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Opening Hours: 10AM – 9.30PM Daily
3. Salted Egg Fish Skin – Mala Flavour
Source: Crusty’s-Singapore
Stand back for the marriage of two of the most amazing food trends that we can’t seem to shake off – mala and salted egg yolk! Yes, there is actually a Mala-Flavoured Salted Egg Fish Skin by Crusty’s, and it’s perfect for those who can’t handle their spice that well because the salted egg yolk helps to offset the unforgiving mala spice.
Source: @frankie.co2 on Shopee
While it’s currently not available on its official website, you can still get it at all NTUC Fairprice and Cheers outlets at $7.80 per pack!
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4. Koh-Kae Mala Peanuts
Source: Koh Kae Thailand
Known for their wide range of unusual peanut flavours like coffee, chicken, and coconut cream, Koh Kae is a popular peanut brand from Thailand that has just dropped their latest flavour – Mala Spicy Hot Pot. Available for just $1.65 at selected Cold Storage and Market Place by Jasons outlets, make sure to keep a lookout for it the next time you’re at one!
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5. Mala popcorn
If you prefer the classic “sweet or salted” over wacky flavoured popcorns, Magi Planet’s Sizzling Mala is a flavour that’s still worth a try. Made with herbs and spices from Sichuan that are commonly found in mala dishes, there’s definitely not as strong a kick as the mala xiang guo, but it does achieve that fine balance between mala’s signature peppercorn taste and the buttery sweetness of a popcorn!
Source: Yamibuy
Great for those who usually order “xiao la” (mild spicy), each pack (110g) is retailing for just $9.20, and can be delivered to your doorstep within 1 – 3 working days!
Order here.
6. Mala potato chips
Homemade by local brand Ooh 麻辣, there are 2 types of mala chips available – Ooh Mama Mala Cassava Chips and Ooh Lala Mala Potato Chips, which are both made with the same spices that mala stalls use to recreate that satisfying and numbing punch!
This includes dried chilli, peppercorn, ginger, and fennel, and those who can handle their spices would enjoy this thoroughly. The chips are only priced at $6 for a 95g packet and can usually be ordered online here, but they’re also sometimes available at pop-ups, so make sure to check their Facebook for updates on the next location!
Bonus: Mala-Flavoured Grill-A-Corn
Source: @xsummerlovex on Shopee
Calbee’s corn chips are known to very addictive, and with a flavour like mala, you know that you won’t be able to stop at just one. A limited-edition flavour that’s only available in Hong Kong, you can now get your hand on a packet here on Shopee for just $3.80! Hurry though, because only 10 packets are available!
