A must try if you drop by Penang
Hi all,
Many of you mayhave had or seen a chinese "steamboat" before, which is basically cooking raw food by dipping it into boiling stock. Lok-lok is similar to this but the food is in the form of skewers and you dip it in boiling water instead. The food must then be dipped into the sauces available to bring out the aroma and flavor. One can rack up a huge bill if not careful. Certain items like prawns can be expensive. So check the price thru the color code.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...ang4u/lok2.jpg
Looks yummy? Time to book a guided tour with me. I know where they have the best Lok-lok and other tasty treats! Just drop me a PM.
theBat$
Dim Sum - The Perfect Breakfast
Hi again,
Dim Sum is famous in Hong Kong, the Cantonese have made this cuisine into a culture and an art form. Intricate pieces created from 'won ton' and seasoned minced meat skin together with steamed buns make the perfect accompaniment for Chinese tea. There are also a range of 'friedy' things like mince prawn wrapped in beancurd skin, spare ribs, spring rolls and baked buns.
A simple meal of 3 baskets of tasty treats and tea comes to about US$3 for a normal dim sum restaurant in Penang. In a high-class restaurant, you are expected to fork out US$15. What's the difference, you ask? The ambiance for one and better quality some say. You are also paying for the chef's skill, I might add. For me and my family, I know where its good and cheap. The best of both worlds.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...4u/dimsum2.jpg
What are you waiting for? The yummy treats are calling to you! :rofl:
PM me, I'll be waiting.
theBat$
400 hits...going on 4000!
Hi,
Somebody must be reading, I think I've not clicked in 400 times. And contrary to what you think, NO I didn't cajole my mum into view it. Someone is taking the trouble to read my stuff. That motivates me to put out another piece. Those who subscribe, that would be relatives? NO. Lol. For those who subscribe you will get the new highlights first.
Penang is a haven for food. I'm always going on about how good Penang food is and how lucky I am to be here. Today's culinary experience is Banana Leaf Rice. Although it is name that we don't actually eat the leaf. :rofl: It's used as a plate.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i2...bananaleaf.jpg
The scene pictured above is from a stall at a famous food haunt.
Cheers.
theBat$