"Nyaman" Things in Sarawak!

Assalamualaikum

Hi! I guess it's time I talk a bit about the things I am most familiar with;  my favorite local food! heh...  :D 

"Nyaman" entails delicious in Sarawak language/slang.


My favorite local food has got to be Laksa Sarawak, which is famous here in Kuching. A bowl usually cost about RM4-5 at a restaurant. In a bowl, you'll find "bihun", a white thin noodle, bean sprout, thinly-sliced rolled eggs, prawns and of course the broth and a bit of spicy sambal and a slice of lime. The best places to get this delicacy is at Pak Amit's Cafe at Jalan Astana or near the Sunday Market at Satok. Or at food court stall in The Spring, Kuching.

Next, is Kolok Mee. What I love about this dish is the soup and spicy soy sauce sambal that come separately with the noodle and slices of beef. (or chicken). Therefore, you can choose having it dry or with the soup. However, without the sambal, it will just turn out a bland bowl of noodle. It costs around RM3.50-5.00 per bowl. I used to eat them at Chilipeppers near MAS office in the afternoon. Of course, you can also find this dish at The Bimmers cafe at Gitak or one of the food stalls in Kubah Ria.

Another local dish here in Sarawak has got to be Ayam Pansuh. It's a traditional dish of chicken cooked and stuffed insidie a bamboo with different kinds of leaves and herbs that will give the chicken a burst of flavors. I have never cooked this dish, therefore I am not an expert on how it is done. I find that some people have different taste buds. I enjoy this dish if it is cooked well with enough spices and herbs.

When in Sarawak, don't forget to try the "terubok masin". It's basically a salted fish that is fried. Best eaten with rice and some chilies and lime. Do beware of the sharp and minuscule fish bones! But it is always worth it. 

Kuching is also famous for their deserts. One of the many sought after deserts is "ais kacang". I know you can get this in Peninsular M'sia as well. However, Sarawak Ais Kacang is definitely different in terms of taste and texture. I would recommend you to try Swee Kang's Ais Kacang or Lock Ann's Cafe. What is famous about this is that it uses "Gula Apong", which is the brown substance that is a type of sugar found in Sarawak. It is different from "gula Melaka" that can be found in Peninsular M'sia. Underneath layers of fine ice, there are red beans, cincau (grass jelly), cendol, agar-agar and sago. A bowl of this is about RM2.00-2.50.

When you intend to visit, don't forget Sarawak Layered Cakes. There are many stores that sells layered cakes. Three of the famous ones are Afifi's, Mira Cake House and Dayang's. Assorted designs, flavors and colors can be found. I prefer baking them for the festive season of Aidilfitri. There are so many names for the cakes such as Pua Kumbu, lapis Cadbury, lapis masam manis, lapis Tarendak and so on. It's usually made from eggs, butter (some cheaper cakes are made from margarine, I prefer using butter), sugar and assorted ingredients. 

And not forgetting my fav drink. It's called Teh C Peng Special. It has 3 layers, bottom one is the "gula apong", second is the evaporated milk and the top most is tea. A glass of this usually cost RM2-3. It is refreshing, especially during hot weather. Stir the whole content before having a sip! ;)

There you go! These are some of the local favs. Tell me what you love!

xoxo
capriciousgirlinside

Good Ol' Memory of me in Cameron Highlands

Assalamualaikum

Hi! It's been chilly here in Kuching, Sarawak. I find myself under the comforter most of the time ever since yesterday. heheh.. I love lazying around. 

Anyway.. This weather reminds me so much of my time in Cameron Highland a few months back. Someone was thoughtful enough to bring me along with his sister and brother in law and go sight seeing. And what a blast that had been!

To those who had never been there, it's actually not the sort of place where you have lots of activities to do. However, the weather is crisp and cool. Be sure to put and slather some sunscreen and moisturizer cream on your face or else you'll have dry and probably sun burnt skin. A not so nice parting 'gift' if you wish... Guys. Don't be stubborn. You hear that? Good. =P

So, today, as I am left behind by this person who brought me there once, I thought of writing the experience i had. I am a bit jealous that I probably wont go there anytime near the future..... Fine, a lot more than jealous. -__- Hopefully, he'll have a great time with his whole family! Yay! =)

did I mention how COLD the water can be? Beware when u go to the toilet ladies and gents!

The view of the steep heels planted and covered with green tea leaves were spectacular. Flowers, fruits and vege seems to grow healthily up there.

And then I found this guy up there! hee....

View from BOH Glass house

Anyway.. Enjoy your time in Cameron! Don't forget to bring back souvenirs for me! <3

XOXO

capriciousgirlinside

Third day of my "Puasa 6" on Syawal with Nestum Chicken

Assalamualaikum...

For break fast this eve, I have made Nestum Chicken!

This is the second attempt at this dish. The first one turned out a bit too brown before. This time, it looks just mouth-watering. For this, I have changed the method of cooking/frying the chicken. 

Instead of coating the chicken pieces with nestum and deep frying them, I decided to fry those juicy and tender chicken bits first. Then, I melted some butter with a bit of oil before tossing in a fair amount of nestum plus a bit of sugar. It would be nice if I could add cuts of chilies, but at last, I don't have any in the kitchen. 

So there you go. Try it! it's very easy and palatable! Tell me about yours. ;)

My successful Nestum Chicken!

XOXO

capriciousgirlinside

What am I doing here on Blogger? (^__^)"

Assalamualaikum..

so, here's my first post in my google blogger account.
maybe I should tell you (if anyone is reading this that is) why I have decided to join this G+.

my intention was to actually have my own blog. I think blogs are the "internet diary" that are not so private since people are reading in on what you do. well, it's not that i don't value my privacy, quite the contrary. I find that it is enlightening to share opinions and experiences or knowledge (blab/nag/chat/gossip) through the net. I can't do it on Facebook and risk getting those listed under friends (some who are just there to stalk you) or friends of friends (also there to stalk) prying into what I have to share/blab/gossip anyway. given the really secretive name, i would keep my identity safe till i figure out how safe it is to deliver all sorts of secrets here to share with. You might not know who are stalking you. but then, don't always be self-centred. heh.. Besides, isn't it fun to just talk about something without actually telling anyone you know?

So, when I typed "How to set up a blog" on google search engine, I was brought here on G+. I thought it sounded sophisticated and modern enough. But I do hope it doesn't defeat my purpose of wanting to set up a blog in the first place and give me a revolutionized version of Facebook or Twitter even though I do not have a Twit account. heh...

Now I'm trying to beautify this page of mine. Finding new themes/templates. Dunno which to choose from though...
There ya go! My first post here. Even if there aren't anyone who would busy (or bore) themselves with reading this, I am content in writing what I want to. I have learnt that my opinion is the only one mattered, in the end.


XOXO
capriciousgirlinside