Malaysia — Malacca — Portuguese Custard Tarts, Durian Chocolates, Pineapple Tarts, and the worst snack in the world, Malacca, Malaysia
Snacking in Malacca
June 2015
OK, time to try some local snacks.
Custard Tarts
Malacca is famous for Portuguese Custard Tarts — and I must admit they are pretty good.
But why is the town famous for Portuguese Custard Tart?
What is a tart from Portugal doing in Malaysia (more information on the tarts)?
Well, it all comes down to history as one of the first colonising powers of the region was Portugal way back in 1511 (see Wikipedia for more details). It is pretty astonishing these little tarts have clung on despite the region swapping ‘powers’ numerous times over the centuries (Portuguese Empire 1511; Dutch Empire 1641; British Empire 1824; Straits Settlements 1826; Crown Colony 1867; Japanese occupation 15 January 1942; Malayan Union 1 April 1946; Federation of Malaya 31 January 1948; Malaysia 16 September 1963).
