RM1 Nasi Lemak

Went to the morning market in Sri Petaling and saw a bee line at this small stall along the shop's corridor. Out of curiosity I went over to join the crowd.

Ooohhh....nasi lemak.  Looks like pandan rice with a generous amount of ikan bilis sambal and a small piece of fried egg. I asked the lady in front how much is the rice. She told me " Only RM1, where to find nasi lemak for this price ".

So I join the bandwagon and bought 2 packets because one is definitely not enough. Everyone in front bought at least 5 packets. The sambal is both salty and sweet and not too spicy. Just that the rice is a little cold by the time I ate it at home.  I will probably heat it up the next time.

Nasi Lemak RM1......anyone?

Instant Food

My friend has been 'influencing' in getting a multicooker because I told her I am so sick of cooking. Being a marketing background , she can really 'sell' whatever that she wants to recommend. By the way she is not selling cookwares, she's from IT background. She was telling me how easy it was to just chop, dump and press button and bravo you have a 'less oil, healthy meal'.

I was tempted nevertheless but I definitely won't look for one that is high end like 'thermomix' which might just end up as a white elephant in the end. Knowing so well , I am those that is 'hot hot chicken shit'...sorry that was how my boy described the 'hangat hangat tahi ayam'., I definitely not going to invest in any cookware that is more that RM1K.

Anyway, while I was walking aimlessly while waiting for hubby to get his haircut, I saw these.

Ready to eat 'kimchi' and 'nyonya acar'. Can't remember the price.

 Ready to eat Marinate Black Pepper Beef, Lamb and Chicken Chops. Not sure if this is about RM19.90. My memory is too warped.

Ready to eat Spaghetti Bolognise,Pasta Carbonara, Lamb Lasagna, Vege Lasagna. I think it is around RM9.9 per pack.

The packaging are so attractive and I am so tempted to get them for 'lazy days' which can prove to be quite many!

Anyone tried these, If you have please let me know? I doubt it can be really nice as I have never tasted anything instant that is nice.

Sunflower Seeds aka kuaci

I love munching on kuaci(s) during my free time which is not much so usually I'll munch when watching tv. My love for kuaci(s) go way back to schooldays.



It has been a long time before I started munching again...partly kids are quite grown up and I usually rest a little in the night after dinner.  However I found that each time after eating kuaci(s), I either have ulcers or can feel a sore-throat coming. God knows what chemical they used to clean the seeds during manufacturing process.

Sunflower seeds has 5 health benefits and I used that as an excuse to continue munching although I know the end result if I do. I really have low threshold when it comes to eating. I just succumbed to temptation all the time!!!

So what are the benefits? Briefly...

1. Promotes Cardiovascular Health - vitamin E and folate

2. Phytosterols Promote Healthy Cholesterol Levels

3. Potent Source of Magnesium. Magnesium deficiency can lead to a variety of heath problems that affect the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. The muscles and skeletal system also require magnesium for proper function.

4. Supports a Healthy Mood

5. Contains Selenium: A Powerful Antioxidant and Great for Thyroid Health

And how do I counter-act the after effects of munching kuaci's? With a packet of Izumio lor !!!!


It really works to keep the ulcers and sore-throat away. 

 What about you? Do you like munching on kuaci(s)? Do you get ulcers or sore-throat like me after eating. I don't experience this previously. Either my immune has gone down or they really use harsh chemical in cleaning. By the way, I get those kuaci(s) from pasar malam and I prefer this version of kuaci(s) compared to others!!!

 

 

Wayne's Cafe

I don't normally post about food because I am lousy at reviewing food. It's either nice or not nice to me.

Recently I visited  Wayne's Cafe at Sri Petaling because I saw my neighbour went there too! Lol...sounds like a stalker! Found that the food is nice with a portion which is neither too big nor too small for me. Ok, I got the picture from their website because I normally don't take photo of my food. The moment the food is on the table, we quickly say grace and start digging almost like some hungry refugees.

We ordered this. Their signature Roast Pork platter served with brown gravy & house apple sauce.



And this - Classic Hainanese Fried Noodles

And finally this - Spanish Pork Chop with Apple Ring and Brown Sauce

I like the Spanish Pork Chop the best.

Partial view of the cafe, not a big place but cosy.


Heard that their coffee is very good. I'll definitely be back to try the other dishes.

Wayne's Cafe

10, Jalan Radin Bagus 6, Sri Petaling,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Garlic

I have a garlic fan at home - my older boy. Actually, I like putting lots of garlic in my cooking too.
Nowadays my boy would ask for a clove of finely chopped garlic to be mixed into his white rice.

This morning I went to the market to buy just 3 heads of garlic.  When I do marketing, I seldom asked for the price before hand. I just pay although sometimes the prices caught me by surprise.

So I went and choose this not very nice garlic but since I am out of it, just getlah.

Guess how much?  I dropped my jaw and thought I heard wrongly. I always thought garlic and onions are quite cheap.

Well, that cost me RM3.80.  I was expecting RM1.80 or something like that. Since I used to buy with other stuffs like shallots, ginger, I always have the impressio that it is quite ok ok lah.

I better don't go on garlic spree after this.

Crazy About Cincau

Of late, I have been crazy about cincau.  Hopefully I don't end up a diabetic , walloping 2- 3 glasses full of cincau everyday.

At the same time, I made guilinggao, cut into strips just like how I cut the sweetened cincau and dump them into my rock honey syrup. By the way, I don't like this brand of guilinggao. it is hard to disolve unlike the other brand I tried earlier.

Here's my refreshing guilinggao + cincau drink. Purposely put it next to my plant to show the height of my plant, so that I will know how much it has grown the next time.

Anyone else like cincau like me? It's addictive.

When I Don't Know What To Cook

When I don't know what to cook , I'll do a one pot dish. In this case it is bee hoon soup.

Dump everything with chicken stock ( boil bones with ikan bilis). Each time when I cook this, the things that goes  inside will defer slightly. It all depends on what I can find from my fridge ( as always no planning). Mushroom, sawi, cabbage, tomato, chicken, chai boh and sour vegetable.

And must always be accompanied with this dipping. Red Chilli seeded, chopped garlic, lime and soya sauce. Most important, nobody complaints.



 

OK , one dinner kao tim!

Friday's Drama

I haven't even gotten over on Tuesday's Drama, and he gave me another one last Friday.

Went to school with this bag.

Came back with this one.

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Same meh?

Pengsan!!!!

Anyway, it wasn't so scary this time because since the bag was exchanged in school, he know it will be found. Apparently his friend took his first ( another blur sotong) , and he just grab this one because his transport was waiting for him. But he only realised that it was the wrong bag when he reached home. I wonder what he was doing during the entire journey.

He got back his bag the next day ( Saturday) because they had parents-teachers meeting. Phew!

Herbal Jelly

 The weather is so hot these days. Besides boiling crysanthemun drink which I can never do it correctly, I also tried making herbal jelly for the first time.

This packet of herbal jelly was given by a friend who got it from Nibong Tebal. Haven't checked if I can get it from the Chinese Medicine Shop here. At first I thought it would be bitter like 'Gui Ling Ko' but its not. It is slightly bitter and surprisingly my children did not protest when I asked them to try. They don't really like jelly in the first place and their willingness to take a few mouthful were encouraging. Anyway, this packet of herbal jelly has been sitting in my cupboard for several months now.  And I think I'm hooked on it.

Although the instructions are in Mandarin and I have to ask No2 to translate and still wasn't sure of the correct way, it still turn out fine. Basically, it is so easy. Pour the jelly powder to a saucepan. Put in water slowly and try to dilute it. Then heat up the mixture and stir slowly for about 5 minutes. Pour into the container, make syrup and eat it after it is cool/refrigerated.

I hate cooking

I hate cooking. Period.
I have a super duper picky kid. He kills my interest in cooking.

ok...not entirely true. Let's just say I am pretty inefficient in the kitchen. I spend the whole day coming up with only a few dishes. And after  I cook, I feel so tired I don't enjoy my food at all.

And I have to crack my head to think of breakfast, lunch, pack lunch for school, tea time and dinner! Aarrgh....that's why weekends my kitchen is closed for business...most of the time.

Still remember when I first started staying at home, I was so gungho in my cooking. Followed all the recipe book, bought all the ingredients. Soon....everything becames expired. Vegetables withered, onions sprouted, potato turn bitter.....

So now I only buy at most 3 days worth of vegetables.
And today is no different, I don't know what to cook except this 'chap pa lang' dish.

Dig into the fridge, find all the leftovers, dump into spaghetti and fry!

Really admire those who can cook a storm. I have friends like that. They actually like cooking and inviting guest over. I'll be worried sick if I have to do the hosting...ended up buying most of the dishes!!!!

They say, the way to a man's heart is through the stomach.....
Sori...lor lou kong....you married the wrong gal!!!!

Holiday...

Today's is the last day of school before the term break. I am already on holiday mood.
So lazy...to do house chores, so lazy to cook , just want to relaxxxxxx.............

When kids were small we used to go somewhere locally every holiday. When they were in Kindergarten , we used to ponteng during schooldays whenever hubby has a trip. Once started primary school, minimized the pontenging as you know chinese school has no mercy on homework.

Now in secondary school  even harder to ponteng because there is this thing called PBS and if you miss it, you won't get to do the worksheets.

But this holiday we would not be going anywhere overnight. The boys have exams shortly after the break. This is what I hate the most. Why do they have to have exams after break? Why can't have exams first then break!!!!

I really enjoyed the time when they were in pre-school. No stress, can pack and go anytime....ah...the time is too short. Those of you who have kids in preschool, these are your best years. Start formal schooling.....all the stress will visit you!

Happy Holidays!

Home Made French Fries

My picky son loves French Fries. He's always pestering me to get the fries from McDonald's.

So I decided to make my own. I googled for some videos and finally decided on one. Bless the internet.....Certainly not as good as McDonald's but probably healthier....actually not much healthier with all those oils yeuwks! McDonald's fries has some corn syrup coated on them.  Mine is just potato, salt and oil.

Looks dry right? But it is crunchy outside and soft inside. When my boy invited a dozen of his friends over the last time, they grabbed the fries as if they have not eaten for days. All kids like fries...but not my elder son. I think I need a air-fryer..to reduce the consumption of oil.