Lor Bak is a quintessentially Penangite Peranakan snack—fragrant meat rolls made from tender pork marinated in five-spice powder, wrapped in thin bean curd skin, and deep-fried to a golden-brown crisp. In Penang, a "Lor Bak" order is rarely just the meat rolls; it is usually an assortment of fried items including prawn fritters, fried tofu, century eggs with pickled ginger, and Taiwanese-style sausages. The defining characteristic is the **'Lor'** (thick, starchy brown gravy) and the spicy chili sauce served on the side for dipping. Order it by picking your favorite items from the display tray. The trap is finding "soggy" fritters that have been sitting out too long; the best stalls fry every order fresh. Expect to pay RM10–RM25 depending on your selection.
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Lor Bak is a quintessentially Penangite Peranakan snack—fragrant meat rolls made from tender pork marinated in five-spice powder, wrapped in thin bean curd skin, and deep-fried to a golden-brown crisp. In Penang, a "Lor Bak" order is rarely just the meat rolls; it is usually an assortment of fried items including prawn fritters, fried tofu, century eggs with pickled ginger, and Taiwanese-style sausages. The defining characteristic is the **'Lor'** (thick, starchy brown gravy) and the spicy chili sauce served on the side for dipping. Order it by picking your favorite items from the display tray. The trap is finding "soggy" fritters that have been sitting out too long; the best stalls fry every order fresh. Expect to pay RM10–RM25 depending on your selection.
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