TYT lunches at Waterfront
MIRI: Upon their return from Limbang today (Mar 10), Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, opted for local delicacies ‘Lelapan Bawal’ and ‘Lelapan Kambing’ for their lunch at a restaurant at the Miri waterfront. The couple’s arrival at noon was met with a […]
Food: The tie that binds us together
Malaysia is regarded as highly fortunate when compared to most nations because it is a paradise of delectable food, created by the numerous races that call this diverse country home. From the legendary Breakfast of the Gods Laksa Sarawak to rendang, roti canai, nasi lemak, masak lemak cili api, asam pedas, ambuyat, keropok lekor, nasi kerabu, […]
Jaya Li Hua Food Court opens today
SIBU: Newly renovated Jaya Li Hua Food Court finally opens its door to the public today (March 10) by offering a variety of local and international delicacies. Build right next to Jaya Li Hua Market, the food court, which is deemed as a higher-end eatery, is has nine stalls and 30 tables that can accommodate […]
Take a pau break!
When it comes to local delicacies, pau (steamed buns) are rarely mentioned in tourist pamphlets, but that hasn’t stopped the tasty dough from making waves in the food and beverage scene. The fillings of the tasty pau are usually lotus paste, minced pork, prawn or chicken meat, red bean, and vegetables, and they are sold […]
Fancy a bowl of bak kut teh?
Anyone visiting the country, or the state, would fall in love with the various types of food and delicacies available. Laksa, chicken rice, kueh chap, pork satay, rendang, and ayam penyet are only a few examples of the local cuisine. One of the country’s authentic and hearty cuisines that are loved by many is bak […]
It’s time again for the delicious bubur lambuk
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: Bubur lambuk (savoury porridge) is a well-known and popular dish during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. It is usually served during the breaking of fast, and at times, during sahur (meal consumed early in the morning by Muslims before fasting). However, not everyone can cook this dish because it has […]
A dessert added with tablespoon of ‘love’
KUCHING: ‘Putu piring’, a fragrant palm-sized round dessert made from rice flour, melted ‘gula apong’ (nipah palm sugar) and freshly grated coconut, and pressed onto a small piece of banana leaf, is a dessert loved by Malaysians of all races. Some claim that the dessert originated from the Indian Muslims who emigrated to Melaka and […]
Try Mukah’s tasty ‘siet sisam’ dish
MUKAH: Siet sisam (chopped sago worms or ulat mulong), a traditional Melanau dish that was very famous in the past, is rarely found today. Usually, it is now only produced if there is a need. Recalling his memories, Kampung Tellian Daya resident Selahat Sera said the process to prepare siet sisam is actually very simple and easy. “The palms […]
Kompia, Sibu’s iconic delicacy
SIBU: Sibu is the largest port and commercial centre in the Rajang Basin and the gateway to central Sarawak. There are many unique places and local delicacies one can find in Sibu town. One of the delicacies is kompia or Chinese bagel. Kompia is one of Sibu’s most famous, and favourite, buns. It is an […]
