Pic story of Nyonya cuisine in Malaysia-Xinhua

A waiter carries dishes at a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia, March 14, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

The Nyonya cuisine, rooted in the Baba-Nyonya community, exemplifies a rich fusion of Cantonese, Fujian, and local Malaysian flavors. It is a perfect combination of Chinese cooking methods and Malaysian spices and ingredients. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

People dine at a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia, March 14, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

The owner of a Nyonya restaurant prepares condiments in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

This photo taken on March 21, 2025 shows snacks made by the owner of a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

The owner of a Nyonya restaurant serves dishes in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

This photo taken on March 14, 2025 shows dishes at a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

This photo taken on March 15, 2025 shows traditional Nyonya rice cakes in Malacca, Malaysia. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

This photo taken on March 14, 2025 shows a Nyonya restaurant in Malacca, Malaysia. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

The owner of a Nyonya restaurant cooks in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".

The owner of a Nyonya restaurant makes a dish in Malacca, Malaysia, March 15, 2025. The Baba-Nyonya, or Peranakans, are descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays, creating a distinct cultural identity. Male descendants are called "Baba," while female descendants are called "Nyonya".