Angku Kueh @ Office

If i had to be really honest with you, i am not a big fan of this little cake famously dubbed the "Angku Kueh" . But still, i do had to thank one of the ladies from office who ran all the way from her table to mine just to see me fill my stomach with it. I am sure many of the local folks are well aware of it's existence since it's very common among the chinese folks.

















" Angku Kueh " is shaped exactly like a turtle's back as it signifies longevity, and the dough of the red turtle cake is dyed red for good luck. It also comes in green colour too. This cake is made of glutinous rice and flour with either bean paste or peanut fillings in it. Somehow i find it quite good, and most importantly it's fragrant. It's best served with a hot cup of tea in the afternoon. :)

Zong Zi by Charmaine

"Duan Wu"or "The Dragon Boat" festival has long passed, yet i still am receiving food delights like theres no tomorrow. This time around , it's a whole bag of rice dumpling ( Zong Zi ) made with care and love by one of my friend's mum. I have a feeling she likes me, as in a lot. And i meant her mum.

















Good things always happens to good people and in this case, i am referring to myself. Zong Zi which i had earlier referred it as rice dumpling is a traditional chinese food made from glutinous rice stuffed with all sorts of fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. They are normally cooked by steaming or even boiled.

















I had the opportunity to try one of my friend's mum's specialty. My friend told me that her mum spend the whole night preparing it for me. I on the other hand scolded her for not helping her mum because to me , Zong Zi making is a traditionally family event with EVERYONE helping out, but that is less common now due to the fact that girls nowadays tend to work their hands on my body appendages than on some glutinous rice. LOL.

















Ok, enough with all the nonsense. This particular Zong Zi tasted the best among the others. It's fillings are loaded with Char Siew @ Chinese Barbecue Pork , Chinese Black Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Dried Shrimps. My parents gave it 101% out of 100%. It seriously was that good.

















A close up picture of the rather dark coloured Zong Zi. It takes a long time when it comes to preparing a Zong Zi which is fit for a king. I might never know the actual reason why her mum gave me so much of it the other day, neither will i know what secret recipes did she put inside that made it the best glutinous rice i've ever tasted. But one thing for sure, it made me all full after having half the bite size of it. Thank you Charmaine for your wonderful Zong Zi..... :)

Fragrant Pastry & Little Tortoise from Christina

Ladies, apologies as i've been away for quite some time. Do not ask me where. There's so much things to do as of late that i couldn't even find few decent hours to attend to your needs. Anyway, few days ago, i saw a small golden wrapped packet on my table. It was given by one of my female colleague right after she came back from holidays.
















I bet most local folks do actually have a slight idea on what this tiny packet of pastry is all about. But for those who don't, "Heong Peah" is also commonly known as 香饼 .
















Which could be easily translated into fragrant pastries. I notice this particular pastry is made famous in Teluk Intan. Yes, yes, stop the clapping.
















This pastry resembles a flattened ball which contains sweet sticky fillings made from malt and shallot which is then covered by a flaky baked crust and at certain times, garnished with sesame seeds on the surface. I chose the one with the smooth surface just because it reminds me of my preferred choice when it comes to the opposite sex.
















True to it's name, it certainly is sweet and fragrant as well once i took a bite. Normally i don't enjoy pastries but then again, i have too take an exception for this just because it was given by a girl and i just could not say no to her, for some obvious reason of cause.
















Not to disappoint me with a packet of fragrant pastry, i also did received a palm size tortoise figure from my colleague, Christina. How thoughtful of her for thinking of me as a tortoise.
















She must had trouble looking around for gifts for me until she came to the conclusion that this tortoise key chain would do just fine. Even the "Take the souvenirs with you!"tagline justify the reason she took it back just for me.
















I won't be hanging this tiny creature with my keys just in case i would give an impression to the other ladies that i am still REALLY into this sort of things. But i will somehow give it to some lady who deserves it more than i do. Nevertheless, just to be fair, it's a hit among the ladies. They all swoon over it than over me the first night i brought it out. Thanks christina for the ..... gifts.

Curry Chicken Rice @ Open Air Market

Just very recently, i got myself one of Miri's own very very tantalizing curry chicken rice. It's been a while since i last visited that stall which is located at the open air market. I didn't had the opportunity to take any pictures of the stall itself as it was always overly crowded with people who are over their party years and ALSO due to time constraints, i had to be back by home earlier than expected.

















This is a much clearer picture of the curry chicken rice. It comes with slices of pork meat as well. I do not know how the aunties of this stall prepare their dishes but it certainly keeps me salivating at the sight of it.

















It also comes with a complimentary gravy / sauce which one has to generously pour it into the curry chicken rice. There are no words which i can describe how delicious and fulfilling this meal is. I strongly recommend anyone to go and try out this flagship dish at the open air market in the morning. I believe it's easy to locate it's whereabouts as the stall has been there since world war 2. Lol. That's a compliment.

















The curry and gravy essence exudes an aromatic flavor once it is mix together. The chicken meat is tender and juicy and so are the aunties there. I am serious. Lol

Magnolia's GOTCHA ice cream

This is one of Magnolia's orange flavored confectionery. My mum bought this from a mini mart near my house while i was out flirting learning how to cook with girls. It comes with the word GOTCHA lion on it and it does really confuses me because the cheeky animal doesn't look like a hairy lion at all.

















Any kindergarten student could easily identify it to be a flirty teddy bear wheeling away in delight from nobody. Just look at the eyes of that teddy bear as if it's telling that someone is chasing him from the rear and that sniggering look of his suggest that its a cat and mouse kinda game.

















So, Magnolia's GOTCHA orange flavoured confection does really cool things down a little especially after having a light work out in my room. You know, some little exercise. It's very sweet in my opinion but nonetheless revitalizing.

















Well on another note, i just realized that my friend's birthday had passed. I was supposed to wish her Happy Birthday on the 16th but somehow, something caught up and i got drunk during those few days. It's all my friend's fault for introducing me some new chicks to hang out with and now i gotta make it up to/for her.

















I guess maybe some catchy fireworks would do again this year. Happy 19th Birthday Jane. I know this is a simple one, but sometimes, simple works just fine.

Sushi from M

I received a box of sushi from a friend of mine few days ago. I call her "Happy Fruit" which could easily be translated into mandarin. Maybe i'll just drop a hint. It starts with M.

















She told me that the sushi which she made is from her heart instead of her hands. So, i guess i shall just finish it all by myself but somehow i did let my brother have a try. Anyway, the box reveals exactly 9 pieces of neatly done sushi consisting of 3 different taste.

















This particular one has meat floss in it. I always like meat floss, she certainly knows what i like even though i never told her. It's sweet as well.

















The other sushi which M made comes with thin slices of egg and cucumber in it. She told me not to put it in the fridge as it will freeze up like rock and it wouldn't taste nice. ( but i always thought girls like rock, hard stuff.... lol )

















A closer picture of the sushi. It's very appetizing. I really have to say this or else i won't have anymore sushis made for me if i somehow said something nasty.

















M aka Happy Fruit also came up with another sushi filled with carrot slices wrapped in between eggs and meat floss. I literally swallowed everything down like theres no tomorrow. I don't know why. It must have been the sleeping pills i took the day before that made me so hungry or maybe she put a spell on it.

















Just in case you didn't believe me, here goes an up close picture of it.

















This is the meat floss filled sushi which was mentioned earlier on. I really am lucky at times. Most of my friends got to eat plain rice and porridge after their football match, whereas i had the privilege to have something more delectable. Thanks Happy Fruit for the heart warming sushi. I will make something nice in return for you. I hope. lol. No , i will.

Nothing beats a Hot Piping Pau

I received a box of Char Siew Pau from my friend few days back before i began football training. It has been a routine for us to kick start our daily football training session with buns and few non-alcoholic beverages.

















My friend bought this little devil here from a pastry shop called The New Sau Pau Cafe. We normally termed Pau as steamed buns and we ( guys ) really do love it. Ask your dad if he agrees with me. Unfortunately for me, i don't have the opportunity to have a bite at it during times when i really have the urge unlike my friends who already are already in a stable relationship.

















I had a bite and the char siew pau tasted good. Although it's in the size of a B cup, ( he he ) It's very sweet in my opinion but nonetheless strangely fulfilling. Quick get some of this pau from the above cafe.

I think Nariza is sizzling hot. My finger sizzles the moment i am typing this..

Pokka Melon Milk

POKKA Melon Milk retails for RM3.80 per outer. It's been in the market for quite a while and it's absolutely a must for everyone to try. There's even a tag line which reminds everyone that it contains no preservatives.

















I bought 10 outers of it on my latest visit to The Mall at Brunei. You can easily purchase it from any stalls near you.

Yu Tiao aka Fried Dough @ New Yakin

Dirty minded peoples, be civilized will you? This is called a Yu Tiao , which is also known as the fried dough or better still the char koi. It's sold in New Yakin every morning and it is normally sold out after 10.00 AM.

It is normally made from wheat flour or self raising flour added with sugar or salt. Normally, you will see the proprietors kneading and rolling out a long rectangular shaped of dough onto a lightly floured surface. After that, it's then cut into strips.

It's ready to consume when the dough turns puffy and golden brown in colour. It's tasty and it melts in your mouth.

Do not get mistaken with a guy's *cough* yu tiao. It looks the same but taste very differently or so they say.



*not that i ever tried a person's before. This post sounds so gay i have to beat myself up.

Breakfast with me

Every morning i eat alone.

















My friends are hopeless. It's either they are too busy, or they are just plain lazy to wake up. I really need to find a NEW eating partner during breakfast.

















I swear that i will pay anyone who is able to guess which stall does this mouth watering fry kueh tiaw hails from to have free breakfast with me. By the way, the drinks are on me too.

This little challenge is open for people till the age of 60. I wouldn't want to be stuck in a middle doing CPR on a 70 year old if somehow the chunks of meat got stuck between the throat. People who enjoy food as much as i do, people who are not lazy to get up at 6.44 AM the latest and lastly, people who has pretty sisters.

Clue: Open Air Market. Stall Number?

Craving for Magnolia Cravio

Magnolia has come up with a new confection dubbed the Magnolia Cravio. It comes with the tagline that reads "goodie" . Whatever happened to proper grammar and spellings? I am feeling that the 8 years studying at a respectable english institute aint giving me any benefits considering the booming of new words as of late.

















Magnolia Cravio ( concentrate on the word cravio ) would seem to be short term for craving. As i've look through Oxford Dictionary: Craving = Crave which means feeling an intense longing for a certain thing. So, this is all just marketing strats. Coming out with a catchy tagline or product name. Cravio , thats new and it's deep.

















Anyway, Magnolia Cravio opens up to reveal a thick layer of chocolate coated with peanuts on the ice cream. It feels so cold as i grasp for it . See the irony in it? How would someone in a positive mind crave for something so cold?

By the way, it's surprisingly good. Sweet and the generous amount of chocolate means that it would be a hit among the kids in school.

Murtabak Daging @ Restaurant Azizur Rehman

Murtabak Daging for RM3.50 or more. I aint sure. Suitable for breakfast or tea breaks.

















Ingredients include, shredded onions, eggs, mutton and carrots.

















It's delicious and fulfilling.

















Try it at Restaurant Azizur Rehman. ( I didnt received any advertising fees for this ).

Warung Pisang Goreng Rokiah

I drove past this little stall beside the road leading to Dato middle school after lunch today. This little stall here happens to be very very famous for their banana fritters. Well, for those who are really smart, i know you are wondering why i am there after i just had lunch. My colleague, Vernon decided to have a glimpse of the young school girls there. End of story.

















I on the other hand went down and got myself a bag of their well-known fritters. Oh before i proceed, it's actually called Warung Pisang Goreng Rokiah. Rokiah's banana fritter stall does offer a variety of deep fried fish balls and other appetizers as well.

















Deep fried till it has a golden brown colour to it, it's ready to be consumed anytime of the day. It's normally a hit during tea time as customers come in fast to have a go at Rokiah's bananas. ( not that rokiah has any, pardon me )

















Rokiah's banana fritters are fresh and crispy. It's not too oily and in other words, it's good. Don't forget me when anyone of you goes down and try it out.