tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20910844891850810012024-02-19T03:35:56.434-08:00Food For ThronesPeasant fares fit for a KingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-42511184564521420992013-03-13T01:16:00.002-07:002013-03-13T01:16:49.232-07:00Around the world #2 : Little Caesar PizzeriaHey fellow foodies,<br />
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I guess blogging on the go was a fail , aye ? I'm very sorry as i couldn't find good internet connection to be able to blog past 2 weeks (a thousand apologies). Let's start with my favourite pizzeria in Perth, Little Caesars.<br />
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Boasting their accolades of wins in Australia and USA, Little Caesars offers a wide variety from classics,innovative, fusion and the best of all Dessert pizzas. I can guarantee you that every pizza you order is great and can be rated 7 or higher.<br />
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From top to bottom: Oysters Kilpatrick, Janes Addiction(Bacon +Prawns), Greek Lamb</div>
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The cool thing about this place is their pizzas are served in tiers when you order 2 or more and it's a great place for families or friends to share. All the pizzas are roughly 15 dollars and higher so it's definitely higher end than Dominos . But who cares!? The taste it amazing!<br /><br />They have three locations in Perth in Leederville, Mundaring and Sorrento Quay (Hillary's boat harbour) so do CHECK THEM OUT!<br /><br />Visit their website for more info too http://littlecaesarspizzeria.com.au/<br /><br />*squeals with a slice of chocolate mudhoney pizza*</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-9101740112169906722013-02-22T07:25:00.001-08:002013-02-22T07:26:09.858-08:00Around the world #1: Katong, SingaporeHey foodies ,<br />
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I've just arrived in Singapore for a really short trip and decided to blog on the go. During the last trip to Singapore around 3-4 years ago I missed out on a local favourite. It is non other than the famed Katong Laksa , in the heart of Katong itself. About 100-200 meters away from Odeon Katong is where this gem is located.<br />
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I cannot really rate the Katong Laksa because this is the only one i've eaten thus far but it's really yummy. Delicious curry base with the torch ginger flower underlying tone leaves you craving for more. Try it with the spicy sambal for extra kick. </div>
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$3.50 Medium Taro Milk Tea with White Pearls. Love the drink not the pearls. Taste like melted yam potong ice cream. Yummy for your tummy!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">A place i frequent a lot for indoor and air-conditioned settting for Indonesian/Malay/Mamak food. And yes this place is absolutely Halal. Rumah Hijau is known for their good ayam penyet, varieties of rotis and other malay fares. One can also get a good slice of cake or their selections of "kuihs" under the cloches at their dessert table. </span></div>
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Laden with satay sauce, jicama, tofu, fritters, eggs and fried chicken it's a great plate to share. My personal favorite for Indian Rojak is at King's Curry but Rumah Hijau's ain't too bad for its price. </div>
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The famed Ayam Penyet which is a spiced fried chicken served with rice and selection of local salads. I particularly love the crispy spicy bits on top of the chicken. Crunchy and yummy! If you're not a fan of veggies or rice, you can get the chicken just for Rm 5.00</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-33173417446211075282013-02-07T07:15:00.002-08:002013-02-07T07:15:32.981-08:00Happy Chinese New YearHey fellow foodies,<br />
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In the spirit of the Chinese New Year, Food For Thrones would like to wish our readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!<br /><br />At the moment we are not updating this week as everyone is busy with their new year preparations, we are taking time off to enjoy more food.<br /><br />Updates will come soon next week! And perhaps some festive recipes :)<br /><br />Gong Xi Gong Xi!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-14331955767431231432013-01-30T19:57:00.001-08:002013-01-30T20:01:22.651-08:00Quick Bites #10 : Spicy Noodles with Fried WantanLocated at Brighton Square, Life Cafe is renowned for its spicy noodles (RM 7.50). Add another RM1 and you can order Spicy Noodles with Fried Wantan! The fried wantan is delicious and really goes well with the noodles. <br />
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Spicy Noodles can be served in three ways : "small spicy", "medium spicy" and "large spicy". Extra noodles or extra spicy sauce can be added on for another RM 1.50 each. <br />
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Rating : 8/10<br />
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There are some hits and misses for the last course . We think Gourmet Sausage has the best fries in Kuching as the seasoning on them are really nice. A great suggestion would to include options of shoestring size chips or wedges. Burger was also a favourite and so was the juicy sausages. I would definitely come here if i am craving for western sausages unlike our heavily processed sausages in the freezer. The meats on the other hand were on the dry size which is a shame as they are nicely flavoured. For example, the meat on the ribs were dry and flaky which is a sign that the ribs have been overcooked. I hope it's not the same for our readers</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-61104984951781704982013-01-25T19:13:00.001-08:002013-01-25T19:13:34.565-08:00Bubble Talk : ChatimeHitting the shores of Kuching just recently, Chatime, a worldwide brand for bubble tea has been raved over crazily by bubble tea fanatics. After a displeasing order previously, I've decided to give it another chance to review their Pearl Milk Tea. <br />
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Testing their customer service again, i ordered non-sugar Pearl Milk Tea and yet again, he failed to hear it can kept on repeating normal sugar. I had to repeat non-sugar till he got it . I would suggest using the numerical system of 100, 70, 50, 30, 0% instead of normal, non, less, more which is so subjective. </div>
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In a nutshell, it's a battle of quality over quantity. Rm 5.90 Easy Drink Easy Go which is huge or Rm6.90 for a smaller but better tasting tea and pearls? Rm1 can make a difference :)<br /><br />Visit this store at the 3rd floor of The Spring near the MBO cinemas. </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-69694545536921345462013-01-24T18:39:00.000-08:002013-01-24T18:42:15.885-08:00Bubble Talk: Easy drink, Easy GoWe have a new segment entitled bubble talk where wewill review drinks on the go, mostly bubble teas.<br />
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So we decided to taste test Easy Drink, Easy Go which is located at The Spring basement level . First glance, it's hard to decide a drink to choose and their prices because of the limited amount of menus (only 2 that day) which i think is the major cause of the queue.<br />
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To make a fair judgement of each bubble tea shop we decided to taste the basic of basics, their signature bubble milk tea. No flavourings, no frills. Contrary to popular belief, the bubble in bubble milk tea are not the tapioca pearls but rather the milky froth from shaking the tea in the shaker or machine. Thus there was confusion when i was ordering my drink .</div>
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The great thing about this shop is large size for Rm 5.90 which is good considering it is more expensive than normal bubble tea shops out there. The other popular *coughchatimecough* size isn't as big as this. I was very impressed with super sturdy cups which is great for those who are driving or on the go where most give flimsy plastic or paper cups. I believe it wouldn't even give a dent if you drop it from waist height.<br />
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I'm also impressed that there are sugar levels to choose from and they do pay attention towards it as compared to Dingtea or Chatime who still GAVE me sugar in my drinks. That deserve a rant for another day. As i can't have sugar in my drinks, i kow-tow to Easy Drink, Easy Go for this. By the way you can opt for brown sugar or gula melaka which is kinda interesting to hear.<br />
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Conclusively, if you are thirsty, need a large drink and craving for milk tea which won't empty your wallet, do give Easy Drink, Easy Go a try.<br />
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A pretty average bowl of "lau shu fen" with mixed soup of stuffed beancurd, prawns, local veggies, fishballs and seaweed. I believe this is a very well balanced meal to start of the day and the price is decent for the amount and delicious soup you're getting. The only thing i'm unsure is the underlying overpowering sweetness from the bean sprouts in the soup. I would love to taste a salty soup stock rather than "bean sprout soup" . </div>
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I did not have the opportunity to taste this but a friend mentioned that it is slightly above average. Nonetheless, it is a good portion for brekkie.<br />
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Selection of fried rice and grilled fish. I don't understand how chinese fried rice topped with Japanese dried tuna flakes is Japanese cuisine. </div>
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1. I felt that the food design and menu is very poorly thought out and is very basic. Sushi rolls, tempura , udon and soba are of course signature dishes but there are so much more to the Japanese cuisine. Where are the okonomiyakis , yakitoris, miso soup , mochis, green tea desserts and etc? Green tea wasn't even served !</div>
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2. Basic food are alright but do them well. The usage of sushi rice flavouring was minimal but what irked me the most is the non-usage of sushi rice and fillings. I expected more variety other than just cucumber, crab sticks , tuna and egg. How about caviar, prawns, avocado, crab, and radishes? Most meats were overcooked including the fish which is hard to eat. Not only that, the sashimi slices were very thin and not enjoyable. I felt like i was eating fish garnishes instead<br />
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In a nutshell, any Japanese who walks into this buffet would probably throw sake all over the restaurant , burn the place down and then proceed to do a harakiri. I'm afraid it gives a bad name to the Japanese cuisine which is full of flavour and technicalities. Unless you are rich and is willing to spend approx RM50-60++ for cold dishes and udon , be my guest .</div>
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Rating of restaurant: 7/10 (service can be slow at times)<br />
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Hooray for the first dessert post ! I bet most of us Kuchingnites have been to ZenQ which is a moniker for the texture of the jellies and gelatinous treats in being very "springy and chewy". </div>
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My friend decided to get the grass jelly (awesome taste by the way), sweet potato , taro and pearl jellies. I know how to make these and i find them overrated but i shall leave that to another recipe post in the upcoming future. I'll definitely come back for the grass jelly :) </div>
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However , the highlight i wanna bring today is Matcha and red bean shaved ice. I'm a fan of green tea desserts and it's really hard to find good drinks or desserts in Kuching with matcha in them . I still dream of the shake i drank randomly at a Japanese shop which has underlying flavours of nuts, sesame, red bean intermingled with the essence of tea. ZenQ's version cannot compare to the elites but i give them a fare score of 7/10 . I like that it isn't sweet and allow the red bean to shine through. I would love to have whole adzuki red beans which is glossy from the long stew and hints of sesame seeds through the shaved ice.<br />
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Venue : Woon Lam Cafe (behind Secret Recipe in town)<br />
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Venue : Chong Choon Cafe<br />
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One of the best laksa in Kuching. Be sure to go there early if you want the special. When we arrived, they had run out of their "special" ingredient to be added in their special. Nevertheless, the small bowl was superbly yummy too.</div>
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"Have you Eaten? ", is the translation of this interesting biker inspired cafe, Ciak Pa Boi. It was a rainy morning and we decided to check this place out. </div>
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Out of the many stalls that was available to patronize , i decided to try the pork porridge on a whim. I wasn't having any high expectations and have never heard any recommendations about it, but i was absolutely blown away by the amazing taste every grain of rice it gives. It's truly a testament to our blog's motto where peasant food like a bowl of rice gruel can be served to a King. The pork balls were juicy and flavorful and they were so generous with their century egg. The only downside is that i wished i could have a larger bowl for the price compared to other porridge places in town. Mark my words, this porridge rocks your socks way higher than the ones served in Open Air market Kuching. If you like "juicy pork balls" and creamy porridge , this is the place for you. </div>
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Pork burgers have seen a (not so recent) uprising in Kuching, with moderate to good stalls opening up throughout the town. Today we will introduce the Pork Burger Stall at Coffee Talk, Tabuan Laru. As you can see, the prices are slightly above average. This is justified by its quality taste. </div>
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We feel that the pork patty, although suitably thick and juicy, has a bit of a "processed" taste to it as though too much Spam was added to it. The toasted bun was fresh and crispy, but did not break down when bitten into. Also, we were able to fit the burger into our mouths so it was neither too big nor too small.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">But in conclusion, its not bad and deserves a try for burger </span><span style="text-align: center;">aficionados</span><span style="text-align: center;"> everywhere.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-1356057291684108232013-01-11T01:15:00.002-08:002013-01-11T01:36:14.434-08:00Quick Bites #2 : Big Mouth Chicken Rice One of the moderators of this blog had a random craving of chicken rice so we head out to Big Mouth Cafe , reputedly known for their chicken rice and an interesting piece of story. Rumour has it (cues Adele music) that the chicken rice owner severed a hand of a customer over the bill . I'm not sure whether it's true but if you know the whole ordeal, do comment as we would like to know more.<br />
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We rate it 5/10<br />
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To us, it's the typical run-of-the-mill chicken rice which taste pretty average. The rice, pickles, soup were okay but slightly disappointed with the chicken and chilli. I had the dark meat however was really dry while the chilli lacked the tangyness from the fresh lime and ginger . Maybe, they just had a bad day with the meat. Compared to Rm 2.50-3.50 chicken rice elsewhere it's pretty decent but props to them for excellent fast service.<br />
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I don't know about you but i rather "hand" in the bill :P<br /><br />Visit Big Mouth at :<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Secret garden is a bistro and bar nestled in the city area , neighboring the Civic center and Jambu restaurant. Greeted by beautiful landscaping of palm trees, golden lights and what seems to be like a private outdoor banquet dining area gives high hopes that perhaps the night would be perfect. </span></div>
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We decided to rate the restaurant a 6/10 for the ambiance and service. The great thing about this bistro is the large spaces available for groups of 15 or more perfect for birthdays. Decorations and lighting are nice and creates a warm friendly atmosphere. Negative points go towards the chairs which are mostly unstable or old and the environment which can be too warm at times. Not being anti-religious, it was also awkward halfway through the dinner when the Muslim prayers were blasted through the night. It was hard to talk and communicate during that period. The waiter was impressive handling a large group and remembering most of the order placements. However, he can improve by speaking louder and communicating clearer. Toilets are clean too which is super!<br /><br />Let's tuck in shall we?<br />
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The first thing that we ordered was the mushroom soup. When it first came in its flimsy plastic bowl, we were apprehensive at best but decided not to judge it until we've tasted. However, it was very bad. Tasted like longkang water + salt. Im sorry. Mistakes goes toward the lumpiness of the cream and using Shiitake mushroom stock which is pungent to the taste.<br />
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We wanted to rate it 1/10 but decided that since we (unbelievably) finished it in the end, we'd rate it 3/10.Reason being it has mushroom, cream and it is edible though unpleasant.<br />
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Note: One of our editors have tasted the Mushroom Soup at Gormet Sausage and insisted that THAT should be ranked 1/10 instead, but it is a story for another day.<br />
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Next up was the Aglio Olio. It did not look appetizing at all when it came messed up on a plate. One taste of it confirmed our beliefs: bland, tasteless, wetter than it was supposed to be. Nothing more can be added to increase its food rating. Pasta wasn't al dente and lack the olive oil , garlic, parsley, chilli flakes and good ol' parmesan cheese.<br />
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The Secret Garden Salad was well needed for the bowel movement to excrete previous food mentions. We ordered the house salad because it was important to judge the restaurant by their signature dishes. Presentation was above average and came with a wide selection of fresh veggies and my favourite olives. Well done! A refreshing start to the night . The portion is great for the price and the plate was licked clean.<br /><br />Negative points were due to the long strips of carrots and cucumber which made it hard to eat (like noodles) which often flicks the dressing around. Besides that, I was a bit apprehensive whether the dressing was watered down or homemade. Still tasted great nonetheless.<br />
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The lamb chop arrived and we were impressed by the quantity. Usually restaurants are rather stingy with their meat, but Secret Garden served up two beautiful pieces over mashed potatoes and boiled carrots, with black pepper sauce on the side. Cutting into its tender juicy meat assured us that it was going to taste good, and indeed! We licked it clean off the platter.<br />
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We wished it could have been served with mint sauce. Also, the restaurant should give the choice for the cooking of the meat. Across the table, we could see inconsistencies in cooking times some being medium rare and some being well done. Great thing is that none was raw, PHEW!<br />
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Cheesy goodness stuffed in fried chicken breast, it fared well at Rank 6.5/10 . As we didn't try it but trusting in the diner's ranking, it's an above average dish to try.<br /><br />
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The Fish and Chips was not so much an actual meal than a filler. Covered with a thick layer of bread crumbs, we were having a hard time fishing for the fish proper. In our opinion, Fish and Chips are either amazing or bland, and these ones were amazingly bland.<br />
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In defence of Secret Garden, we know of other fish and chips out there that taste worse. And we still licked the platter clean. Its just very hard to please us.<br />
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Tomato Bee Hoon RM6.90</div>
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Secret Garden also serves a wide array of Asian Cuisines so we decided to give it a go. A Kuching gem, the tomato sauce noodles is hard to cook but Secret Garden fared well. Good amount of carbs ratio to the sauce of perfectly balanced salty and sweet with golden nuggets of fried onions , the dish was great! The chicken breast and accompanying condiments were succulent and fresh which is a great surprise. It seemed Secret Garden had a great asian food strength other fellow diners were raving about their Fried Rice. </div>
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In a nutshell, this place is great for big dining parties and for selective food. We would recommend the steak or chops and the Asian cuisine as we can say for sure that those would be safe options for a great evening. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08912138514269486461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2091084489185081001.post-41412229236062732212013-01-08T20:33:00.001-08:002013-01-09T16:27:48.346-08:00In search of Perfection : Sarawak LaksaHello Foodies,<br />
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To get the blog rolling, what other iconic food in Kuching other than the famous Sarawak Laksa? It is not to be confused with the curry like Singaporean Laksa or the one full of ginger flower and tamarind in the Penang Laksa. NO, the sarawak laksa, is of elite class of its own and no other laksa have pulled me away from it. It is truly a laksa fir for a King. I can hear the great white maharajahs scratching at their graves for this popular local favourite.<br />
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Why Kuching ? Though you can get Sarawak Laksa from any other towns in the state or West Malaysia, it cannot compare to the real ones from the Cat City. Trust me, it taste different; from the sauce to the preparation.<br />
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What is the Sarawakian Laksa ? It is a bowl of spicy aromatic sambal curry made of different spices which has the essence of prawn and chicken stock, thickened with coconut cream, oodles of al dente rice vermicelli, topped with garnishes of egg, chicken strips, fresh prawns, microherbs and bean sprouts. Evolution of the Sarawak Laksa has introduced more garnishes like abalone, meatballs, tofu, roasted pork and duck. One thing doesn't change at all, the broth sambal paste.<br />
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The origins of the sambal paste was created by the canteen operator of St.Joseph Kuching, the birthplace of the Sarawak Laksa. I had the opportunity to see the house where the paste was made because i was friends with the creator of Sarawak Laksa. Handmilled spices and slow roasting over charcoal fire, no wonder the Sarawak Laksa taste so good because of the love that goes into it. Unfortunately many has copied their paste and last i heard, the real inventors has stopped their operations. Ever since they stopped, lots of laksa paste quality have dropped in their taste and flavours. Many swear by their favourite stalls but only one comes to mind with the same consistency throughout the years, The Golden Arch laksa . Mind you, there are two laksa stalls in this precinct but the one you have to go to is at the back corner of the cafe with the "nyonya sambal laksa paste" sign board. They truly serve the best creamy Sarawak Laksa with huge prawns.<br />
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The BEST laksa in Kuching<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9rQOkpMHSUtAobkT-JroCNNaNcdrOShnp41yITRwGb14badcz2v6cAHgBTzbExFGd2NIl-CuR1lO9pcRk4l56kSY2d484DcBKbohIUdGdOGJ4UOdH0ppfk0UPE1h_0UtCNqD7R2btD8/s1600/laksa+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></a>In Search of perfection, i decided to cook my own laksa as well. This is my recipe with a storebought Sarawak Laksa paste. Ensure that the origins of the paste is from Kuching and not other states from Malaysia as that will ensure the best flavour . For the amounts of prawns and chicken needed, 500gm of laksa paste would need roughly a kilo of Banana prawns, and 500-800gm of chicken breast. That would serve an estimate of 6-8 people <br />
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Boil the prawns (with shells) into a pot of water of your desired
amount. Remove prawns when cooked(hint: they turn red). Overcooking would results in rubbery prawns.<br /> <br /> 2. Boil chicken (preferably breast meat) into the same pot of water. This is to saturate the broth with more flavours.<br /> <br />
3. Deshell prawns and devein them. Shred the cooked chicken breast. Any
bones and prawn shells is then placed back into the boiliing pot.
Again, the juices from the shells and chicken bones will enhance the
broth. Simmer for about 15 minutes. The broth should smell sweet from
the natural chicken and prawn stock. <br /> <br /> 4. Remove bones and
shells. Depending on the amount of water, add the laksa sambal paste to
the right spicy amount. Simmer another 15 minutes.<br /> 5. Sieve the broth to remove sediments from the sambal or unwated shells/bones. <br />
6. Return the sieved broth to boil and add coconut milk to the
right colour and taste. It shouldn't be too dark red brown or too orange in colour. Season with chicken stock and salt to add more
flavour. Leave it to simmer till the coconut milk "pecah lemak" or into an oily mixture<br />7. Add a knob of Gula Melaka (palm sugar) to the broth. This will help to finish the tone of the soup with an underlying very slight sweet flavour which is easily mistaken for monosodium glutamate (MSG) .<br /> <br /> MEANWHILE:<br /> 1. Blanch the bean sprouts and pre-soaked rice vermicelli to your liking. <br /> 2. Fry and egg or two . Slice it up for presentation. <br /> 3. If you're an egg lover, boil an egg or two. <br />
4. Chop daun ketumbar or chinese parsley (there are many types of
parsley and you do not want to use italian parsley here) . Some people
make not like to eat parsley, so this can be optional. <br /> 5. Slice some lime NOT lemon<br /> 6. Leftover laksa sambal as a side dish for those who wants extra spicy kick. <br /> <br /> ASSEMBLAGE:<br /> 1. Bee hoon or Rice Vermicelli <br /> 2. Add chicken and taugeh<br /> 3. Prawns <br /> 4. Eggs<br /> 5. Parsley<br /> 6. Add spicy soup</span></div>
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My Assembled Sarawak Laksa . Enjoy! </div>
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