By Froggy.
Tuesday, 25. March 2008, 09:40:52
MY, food
Nasi ( Rice ) Goreng ( Fried ) originally is the most simple dish ever. There's no rule in making it. You can basically use whatever you have and usually the things you put in it are the leftovers ( good ones, of course! ). Like the one I made for breakfast on Sunday morning, I used leftovers of Sambal Makarel ( Spicy Macarel ) from Saturday. Simply fry everything together, add in 2 eggs and some seasoning and it was done 
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Of course then there are many types of Nasi Goreng now. Nasi Goreng Kampung, Nasi Goreng Cina, Nasi Goreng Pataya, Nasi Goreng Padprik.. just to name a few. The ingredients varies from one type to another though the basic ingredients such as garlics and onions are always compulsory. And being Malaysian.. of course we love our chilies! 
So next time you have any leftovers, don't store them in the fridge for months. Just add everything together and make your own fried rice .
By Froggy.
Wednesday, 13. February 2008, 04:18:21
MY
Yup, we have a poll here! Just thought that it would be great for us to know what would you like to see/read in here so that we can meet up to your likings
. Feel free to tick away..
it's great to have more pinging reflex from readers from all walks of life keen on any generals but of course by the Opera MY very simple rules as in the 'about' page, so bring it out!
By Froggy.
Friday, 8. February 2008, 10:47:05
food, MY
Another traditional Malay dish. I made this a while ago using a recipe from our local cooking magazine, SAJI.
Nasi ( Rice ) Minyak ( Ghee ) is an extremely common and famous dish among the Malays here. It is a key dish in Malay weddings but of course it can be eaten anytime too, no special occasions needed for it. Usually it's just Nasi Minyak but the recipe is with a twist, adding some lemon grass into it and bringing the taste out more.
It is quite a heavy dish as it made of ghee and milk, along with other ingredients. This dish is usually eaten together either with Ayam Masak Merah ( Chicken with Chilies ), Kari Ayam/Daging/Kambing ( Chicken/Beef/Mutton Curry ), Ayam/Daging/Kambing Panggang ( Roast Chicken/Beef/Mutton ) and
Acar. The rich combination of the dishes is perfect for celebrations.
As Nasi Minyak is always associated with weddings, another
gentle way of asking your friends ( here in Malaysia ) when are they going to get marry is asking them this..
"Bila nak merasa Nasi Minyak awak?"
"When will I taste your Nasi Minyak?"
By Froggy.
Saturday, 2. February 2008, 08:36:29
MY, food
More information hereThey look lovely, don't they?
To many Malaysians, petai is a common and well known food, although not all Malaysians love to eat petai. Why is that? Well it's because of the smell of petai is quite strong, even after you cook them. My mother's tip to reduce the smell is to cook them with their skin on ( but you need to scrape the skin a bit ).
There are many dishes that can be cooked with petai. Sambal tumis petai and tempoyak petai I believe are the most popular dish. I
petai!
By fifish.
Thursday, 30. August 2007, 06:58:06
MY
abstract diversity comes to one..mean anything to anyone,
ten year boy say he would but would he, really?
someone trade diversity, indirectly..yes it exist delicately with such great pretense
think of the value it creates in the long run, the harmony and peaceful living place on earth - the only one planet earth
enough said - Merdeka! to MY
By fifish.
Friday, 9. March 2007, 22:19:21
MY, state of Perak
Handicraft in Perak – a state that is truly well-known for its traditional works of art – is the Pulau Tiga Handicraft Centre.
Clay items, porcelain ware, songket-style embroidery and the fame labu sayong water pitcher are some of the handicraft available here.
Istana Iskandariah (The Palace of Iskandariah)
The official residence of the Sultan of Perak, Istana Iskandariah is an imposing and awesome building that is located atop a hill known as Bukit Chandan. With northern Indian Muslim architecture with distinctive Moorish design, Istana Iskandariah was built in 1926.
New features were added in the early 80s including a banquet hall and ceremonial function hall. Because of its grandeur and the way the palace sprawls atop the hill, it is very likely to make anyone go “wow” upon seeing it. If you are interested in this sort of architectural design.. a must-see one..
Keris Memorial
The Keris Memorial combines history, culture and captivating architecture all in one interesting monument.
Located on the hill near the government rest house in Kuala Kangsar, the memorial was built in 1963 to mark the instlalation of 33rd Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Shah.
It is shaped like a keris, which is a sharp dagger with a wavy blade. This memorial is a reminder of the importance of the keris in the Malay royal courts throughout history.
Dutch Fort
This historical site stands as a reminder of the struggle against colonial powers. The fort was built by the Dutch in 1670 not only to defend against pirate attacks on their interests, but also against local patriots who did not take kindly to their presence.
The fort, located in Teluk Gedung, was destroyed in a battle about 20 years after its construction, and the garrison was expelled.
The Dutch returned and rebuilt the fort a few years later, leaving a stronger force behind. Local warrior Panglima Kulub and his followers attacked it in 1743 and forced the troops out again – this time for good, as the Dutch abandoned the fort.
Today, the stone foundations and parts of the walls remain.
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