September 11, 2009

More Food for the Ramadan Table

Yes, the Ramadan Bazaar is replete with all kinds of foods fro many places of Malaysia.

We have nasi kerabu from both Kelantan and Kedah,satai from Trengganu and lemang from Negeri Sembilan. Not to forget, the ayam percik from Kelantan as well as the nasi dagang and laksom.

We also see the famed Cikgu Nasi lemak from Kelana Jaya and the supposedly famous fried mee from Taiping. The popiah which is famous is definitely from Section 14, Petaling Jaya.

Now. let us feast our eyes on the many Ramadan food,truly fit for a King!

Roti Jala- Netted Pancakes

Satai from Trengganu-Fish Cakes Wrapped in Leaves

Roasted Cencaru Fish

Porridge-Bubur Lambok

Otak-otak- Fish Cake from Muar

The Immortalisation of Paris Hilton

So what do you know?

The words of wisdom from Paris Hilton are to be immortalised alongside remarks by some of the greatest thinkers of all time in the latest edition of the Oxford Book of Quotations – and she reckons it’s “so cool.”

Hilton, the socialite turned reality TV star and retailing phenomenon, is listed in the latest version of the 65-year-old dictionary, released this week, alongside the likes of Confucius, Oscar Wilde and Stephen Hawking.

Her contribution? “Dress cute wherever you go, life is too short to blend in.”

Hilton, 28, was delighted to be featured in the book which is a renowned list of memorable sayings.

“So cool that I have a quote in the dictionary,” she wrote on her Twitter page.

Another new entry in the seventh edition of the Oxford University Press publication is Sarah Palin.

The former vice-presidential candidate makes the cut for her most famous quip: “What’s the difference between a hockey mom and a pitbull? Lipstick.”

More than 20,000 new quotations have been added to the dictionary including President Barack Obama for saying: “The arc of history is long but it bends toward justice.”

Others came from the likes of British author Terry Pratchett -- using an “embuggerance” to describe his Alzheimer’s – and from author Fay Weldon: “Guilt is to motherhood as grapes are to wine.”

The Memorial Stone

Dato' Nikolas died.

His Will provided $40,000 for an elaborate funeral.

As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Tiffany turned to her oldest and dearest friend,Gwen.

'Well, I'm sure Nik would be pleased,' she said.

'I'm sure you're right,' replied Gwen, who lowered her voice and leaned in close.
'How much did this really cost?

'All of it,' said Tiffany. 'Forty thousand'.

'No!' Gwen exclaimed. 'I mean, it was very nice, but $40,000?'

Tiffany answered, 'The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to church. The whiskey, wine and snacks were another $500.The rest went towards the Memorial Stone.'

Gwen computed quickly. '$32,500 for a Memorial Stone? How big is it?'

More Ramadan Fare

Yes, this is a continuing series of posts reflecting Ramadan's popular hawker fare.See for yourself.

Frying Prawn fritters

Fried popiah (vegetable fritters)

Ayam percik (Coconut milk-coated chicken)

Pancakes

Otak-Otak(Fishcakes)

Other Ramadan Tactile Delights

Let us have a look a t some more tactile delights of those who break fast. Such tempting fare not every one has seen for a very long time.

Beef Mee Soup

Beef Pancake-Martabab

Malay Culinary Delights

Malay Culinary Delights

Malay Culinary Delights

Entries and Main Dishes for Ramadan

As the fasting days of Ramadan comes to a close, we will have to wait for yet another Muslim lunar new year before we see another Ramadan Bazaar market. So, do go to these bazaar and help yourself to the fares available there. Make sure you go early, otherwise, there would be nothing really worth buying before fast breaks.

Local Pizza


Lemang-Glutinous Rice Cooked in Bamboo Poles


Nasi kerabu-mixed rice concoction


Shish Kebab-Malaysian Style


Satay-Barbecued meat on skewers

The Delights of Ramadan Food

As a carry-forward of the 'Foods of Ramadan', here are some more delights for you to savor as you break fast.

Spicy Beef Spleen

Fried Noodles Malay-Style

Fired Flat Noodles Malay-Style

Frying Chicken

Fried Fish Crackers

The Foods of Ramadan

The First of Syawal is only 9 days away. The Ramadan Bazaar Market will then ceased to operate until the next lunar new year of the Muslim calendar. Most of the food sold here is typical though of late there were fewer hawkers selling Kelantanese food. Here are a sampling of foods which Muslims break fast with in Malaysia.


Finger food on bamboo skewers


Roasted Aromatic Dried Cuttlefish


Yummy Roasted Chicken Wings


Breaded Meats with Curry


Beef Bone Soup