DanielYKL

    A Happy Merdeka to all Malaysians. Ok, some may ask “What’s so happy about Merdeka?” Hmmm! A good question. Maybe it’s something for us to chew on. Is there really a “merdeka” in Malaysia? Yes, we did gain our independence from the British in 1957, but then we were hijacked by Umno/Bn. It’s just like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Which is worst! Until we see corruption, cronyism, nepotism being wiped out, eradication of  poverty, economy stability, the juridicial system restored, police and ACA working independently, no racial discrimination where everyonewill enjoy the same rights and privileges regardless of race or religion, then we can truly say we are independent or Merdeka! Then we can all passionately and proudly shout with one voice in unity, “MERDEKA! MERDEKA! MERDEKA!” Till then … Long live the people. Freedom to the people! RAKYAT MERDEKA!!!

Oh! By the way, I don’t know whether you noticed it or not. Not many people are flying the Malaysian flag this year. Wonder why?

Merdeka or no Merdeka, here are the specials for this Sunday:

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Pasembur

Pasembur or Rojak as some people on the mainland called it. But here in Penang, we called it “Pasembur!”

Crispy prawn fritters (Cucur Udang), fried bean curd (taukua), hard-boiled egg, julienned cucumber, mangkaung (sweet chinese turnips), with thick sweet potato and chilli sauce and topped with chilli cuttlefish and grounded peanut and lemon.

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Curry Chicken & Stir-fry Chinese Sprouts

Nyonya Curry chicken with potatoes & Stir-fry Chinese sprouts with anchovies.

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Ikan Pangang & Stir-fry Ong Teh Chai

Ikan Pangang - Mackerel marinated in fresh tumeric wrapped in banana leaves and baked over hot pan served with shallots, garlic and chilli sauce & Stir-fry Ong Teh Chai (Emepror’s veg) with egg.

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Dessert

Pulut Inti - Steamed glutinous rice coloured with natural flower color topped with grated coconut cooked with Gula Melaka.

Red Dragon Fruit

Sunday again. And two more days to the ‘mother of all elections.’ I’m talking about the Permatang Pauh By-Election. All eyes will be on Anwar, the hot favourite to win.  And this is my prediction: “Anwar will win by a 18,000 and above majority.” Impossible? We will know this Tuesday.

In the meantime, let’s see what’s on this Sunday Special.

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Sambal Hehbee and Steamed Taufu

Sambal Hehbee: Dried shrimps fried with dried chillies, shallots, belachan, lemongrass, and lime leaves & Steamed Taufu with sesame oil and soya sauce, topped with small fried anchovies, garnished with plenty of spring onions.

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Nyonya Kueh

Dessert: A variety of Nyonya Kueh (Local sweet cakes)

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Home-made Muesli Bar

Yep, Healthy Home-made Muesli bar: Cashew nuts, almond nuts, rolled oat, sesame seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, dried lemon peels, lemon rind, coated with lemon, honey and organic sugar caramel.

Hey, hey, good lookin’,
Whatcha got cookin’?
How’s about cookin’ somethin’ up with me?
Hey, sweet baby,
Don’t you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?

There is a saying that ‘ the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.’ If that is true, ladies start cooking!

Wonder what is the way to a woman’s heart?

This week Specials:

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Fried Beetroot Vermicelli and Spaghetti

Organic Beetroot Vermicelli fried with spaghetti, prawns, sliced carrots and cabbage, garnished with fried shallots and tomatoes.

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Roasted Tomato & Carrot Soup

Hearty fresh creamy tomato and carrot soup served with Italian wholemeal loaf and a nice cup of brewed Swedish coffee.

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Teochew Porridge

Plain Porridge served with Crispy Ikan Bilis fried with garlic, dried chili and lime leaves &  Oil & Soya Sauce Spinach.

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Flavour Of Middle East

Fresh Garden Salad & Mixed Vegetables Pattie (Kubbe in Arabic)

Cranberries Saffron Rice & Baademjan (Eggplant and chicken pieces simmered in fresh tomatoes sauce with spices and herbs)

The Middle Eastern Dinner & Premium North-Western Cherries from USA for dessert!

Hi, hi, hi, beautiful Sunday
This is my, my, my, beautiful day
When you say, say, say, that you love me
Oh, my, my, my, it’s a beautiful day

Another week, another Sunday. And I hope a beautiful one for you too.  You may ask, what so beautiful about Sunday? Well, this could be the reason. These are what I dished up during the week and of course with little help from my friends. Enjoy!

Penang Fish Asam Pedas served with hot Basmati rice and stir-fried cabbage with carrots.

Koay Teow Th’ng with prawns, mushrooms and green lettuce garnished with spring onions and fried shallots accompanied with chili padi in lime and soya sauce.

Pita bread stuffed with light fluffy scrambled eggs and saute’ed fresh white mushroom with a generous serving of fresh vegetables and herbs salad (carrots, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, mint and basil)

Pan-fried Cajun Salmon: Fresh succulent salmon marinated with cajun spices, lightly pan-fried and served on a bed of Persian rice sprinkled with cummin, and fresh whole white Mushrooms saute’ed with garlic, onions and dried chili, and an assortment of roasted vegetables.

And finally the dessert. Good old crispy kampung Fried Cempedak.

For a change I thought I just like to share some of my home-cooked Penang Food with you guys. Below you’ll find some typical Penang Nyonya and not so Nyonya Dishes and Desserts that I have been cooking up lately (and of course with a little help from my friends) That’s my hobby - eating! And if “Dancock can cook, so can you!”

Whole Crab Porridge cooked with ginger, garnish with spring onions

Salami/Eggs Sandwich with fresh salad and fresh orange juice & Fava Beans cooked in fresh tomatoes puree and potatoes served with Rye Bread and freshly brewed ginger tea with a touch of cinnamon. 

Prawn and Chicken Curry Puff (Karipap) & Penang Fish Asam Laksa with sliced onions, pineapple, cucumber, lettuce and sprinkle with chopped Bunga Kantan (wild ginger).

Penang Popiah - grated turnip and carrots cooked over slow flame. Rolled on local crepe with lettuce, bean sprouts, egg omelette, prawns, crab meat, cucumber, fried shallots with sweet sauce and chilli.

Dessert: Mango and Pulut (Glutinous Rice or Sticky Rice) served with thick fresh coconut milk (Thai) & Durian with Pulut cooked in coconut milk

Sweet and juicy Penang’s Mangosteens (whatever it is)