Archive for the 'food' Category

Famous Klang Cendol

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Surprisingly, Klang town has institutionalized the Indian import called “Cendol”, consisting of wiggly green noodly like stuff in white coconut milk, topped with shaved ice and brown sugar (gula melaka). The perfect complement for “rojak”, a concoction of raw vegetables, eggs and cooked taufu and sometimes crackers, all nicely dipped in a sweet coconut sauce, [...]

“We will survive”

Friday, July 10th, 2009

With all the negative press about Malaysia especially stories about extreme Islamists activities, the high price of alcohol and political turmoil, it’s hardly surprising that tourists numbers have dived since last year. To be fair however, this is a great place for good and reasonably-priced food at all hours of the day.  Despite endless concrete [...]

Madras Masala Milk from Little India, Klang

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Ever tried Masala milk? I just did the other day. Not too bad. As the sign says, it’s made up of hazel nuts, raisins, cardamon, dry ginger, herbal nuts (whatever these are), saffron and one more ingredient cooked with milk.
The chef boils the ingredients in cow’s milk for about 20 mins  in a big wok. [...]