Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Chempedak (artocarpus integer).
Chempedak are in season !!!
The Chempedak fruit trees is native to South East Asia, grown in abundant in Malaysia.
The vigorously growing, medium-sized tree (there are quite a number of varieties) bear fruits once or twice a year.
The edible arils (flesh) surrounding the small seeds are bright orange in color.
The taste of the sweet, juicy pulpy fruit is similar to the jackfruit/durian - with a pungent aroma .
Fritters made by dipping arils (flesh) in batter and frying in oil are a popular tea time snacks.
Do not discard the seeds-it can be eaten-taste like water chestnut ( peeled of the skin when boiled)).
The Chempedak fruit trees is native to South East Asia, grown in abundant in Malaysia.
The vigorously growing, medium-sized tree (there are quite a number of varieties) bear fruits once or twice a year.
The edible arils (flesh) surrounding the small seeds are bright orange in color.
The taste of the sweet, juicy pulpy fruit is similar to the jackfruit/durian - with a pungent aroma .
Fritters made by dipping arils (flesh) in batter and frying in oil are a popular tea time snacks.
Do not discard the seeds-it can be eaten-taste like water chestnut ( peeled of the skin when boiled)).
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| Chempedak fruit -sweet and pulpy. |
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ OneUtama.
With the opening of the newly renovated old wing of One Utama, shopping on this side is a welcome change.
Shopping at Jusco is much more convenient.
And bringing Uniqlo here was a coup for them and beneficial to us, PJ folks.
Our dinner at Watami a Japanese Casual Restaurant located at (former Italiannes) around the far corner was good choice.
Watami served fusion Japanese food in a comfortable atmosphere but there is nothing Japanese in it's decor.
The varied set menu was very enticing and starts at Rm80++ upwards.
As there were only three of us we ordered the Rm90++ set.
The dishes were served one after another at a leisure pace.
Service was attentive and ok.
Total:Rm104/
Location: 1st Floor, Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
1 Lebuh Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
T: +603-7727 1399
Shopping at Jusco is much more convenient.
And bringing Uniqlo here was a coup for them and beneficial to us, PJ folks.
Our dinner at Watami a Japanese Casual Restaurant located at (former Italiannes) around the far corner was good choice.
Watami served fusion Japanese food in a comfortable atmosphere but there is nothing Japanese in it's decor.
The varied set menu was very enticing and starts at Rm80++ upwards.
As there were only three of us we ordered the Rm90++ set.
The dishes were served one after another at a leisure pace.
Service was attentive and ok.
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| Onsen Tamago Caesar salad-lots of fresh lettuce, chopped onion, tomato and topped with a boiled hot spring egg and sprinkled with grated cheese, dried cheese flakes and some flakes that tasted like chicken ham to us and a bowl of white creamy sauce. |
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| Watu Pizza with super crispy crust and slices of Teriyaki chicken meat and garnished with fresh leeks. |
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| Crispy chicken-and potato - well marinated, crispy and tender with French fries and Tomato sauce for dip. |
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| Gyuniku Sukiyaki Nabe-a mini wok filled with beef slices, leek, carrot, white tofu, Chinese long cabbage, mushroom, golden needle mushroom and green vegetables in a miso like soup kept warm with a mini portable gas stove.. |
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| Udon Mee to go with the hot pot of goodies above. |
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| Negitoro Maki Sushi-Sea weed , tuna sushi rolls with a dollop of wasabi and pickled ginger on it's side |
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| A tall glass of ice cool green citrus green tea drink. |
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| Ice cream-in Matcha (Green tea) and Goma (Sesame) flavor. |
Total:Rm104/
Location: 1st Floor, Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
1 Lebuh Bandar Utama,
47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
T: +603-7727 1399
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Stuffed Fresh Mushrooms.
After viewing a Taiwanese Gourmet Show on TV about stuffed mushrooms, my wife tried it out for our dinner.
She uses a homemade fish paste/ fresh prawn paste at 50/50% to stuff the bottom part of the soaked fresh mushroom.
Steamed it in a covered wok for about 10 minutes.
Drizzled it with finely julienned carrot and tapioca starch reduction, before serving.
She uses a homemade fish paste/ fresh prawn paste at 50/50% to stuff the bottom part of the soaked fresh mushroom.
Steamed it in a covered wok for about 10 minutes.
Drizzled it with finely julienned carrot and tapioca starch reduction, before serving.
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| Stuffed fresh Mushroom with fish/prawn paste-springy with an earthy and "meaty" flavor. |
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Chicken Noodle@Paramount Garden.
This Chicken noodle stall is located at the side of a house behind the New Sea View Restaurant in Paramount Garden, Petaling Jaya.
Opened about three months ago.
This chicken noodle stall and the one in Section 17 walk up flats in Block A, both has the same mentor.
I prefer this one because they are more generous with the noodle (dry or soup) and ingredients.
Price wise they are the same.
Location: behind New Sea View Restaurant,
Paramount Garden, Petaling Jaya.
Opened about three months ago.
This chicken noodle stall and the one in Section 17 walk up flats in Block A, both has the same mentor.
I prefer this one because they are more generous with the noodle (dry or soup) and ingredients.
Price wise they are the same.
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| Dry flat rice noodle and yellow noodle tossed in a light/dark soy/sesame sauce with shredded chicken and a piece of boiled chicken-Rm4.50/ |
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| Rice Vermicelli noodle in a tasty chicken stock soup with two pieces of sliced pork, two fish ball, shredded chicken and a piece of boiled chicken-Rm4.50/ |
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| Boiled free range chicken (kai mei)-garnished with spring onion and coriander leaves-smooth, fragrant and meaty-Rm6/ |
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| Bird's eye chillies in soy sauce and blended garlic/red chillies/vinegar sauce. |
Location: behind New Sea View Restaurant,
Paramount Garden, Petaling Jaya.
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