July 2008

Tropical Fruit: Duku Langsat and related fruits

by Paris B on July 31, 2008

in Fruits, Glossary, Malaysian

If I have to rate my favourite tropical fruit, the duku langsat would not rank very high on the list. It isn’t that I dislike the fruit, but it is simply because I prefer eating EITHER the Duku OR the Langsat. The duku langsat is a hybrid of these 2 tropical fruits. The scientific name [...]

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Quick Chilled Soba and Steamed Zucchini

by Paris B on July 27, 2008

in Easy Recipes, Japanese, Noodles, Vegetables

There are days when I don’t feel like slaving over the stove yet I don’t quite feel like eating out either. On these days, I go easy and light on the tummy with a simple soba noodles dish I whipped up one evening. I love Zucchini (Courgettes to the British) and I love cold soba [...]

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The best Satay in Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Peel

by Paris B on July 23, 2008

in Beef, Chicken, Food and Restaurant Reviews, Kuala Lumpur, Malay, Malaysian, Street Food

My favourite satay (or sate) to be found in Kuala Lumpur is at Jalan Peel or Peel Road. This is in the area bordering Cheras and Pudu and is located near the Carrefour Cheras and Queen’s Park. For me, this stall sells the best satay in Kuala Lumpur and the crowds attest to that! Just [...]

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