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Mmm… asam pedas… there’s just something about this spicy and sour dish that will have you licking your fingers and rubbing your stomach in absolute post-meal delight. While its birth in the context of Malaysia’s culinary history is vague as best, asam pedas is widely acknowledged to be a Malay dish that is most popular in the states of Malacca and Johor, with Malacca edging out ever so slightly in its claims over this dish with its Nyonya background. And like many other dishes in Malaysia, asam pedas has crossed many borders with tweaks and adjustments made to appeal to local state-based taste buds.