My time in Kuching coincides with Ramadhan. The downside is that good Malay food is hard to find during the day … but the night markets come alive before sunset as people break their fast. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to patronise the goodies at the night markets due to other commitments and rainy nights.
While my favourite Malay outlet is closed, I found an Indian-Muslim place nearby to satisfy my cravings. Because I’ve been swimming a lot, I’m quite dark now. I was asked why I wasn’t fasting by the waitress!
It is interesting watching the cooking programmes on TV during Ramadhan …
Host: Wow Chef, that is nearly ready and it looks delicious!
Chef: Yes, that’s the reason it is my signature dish … are you ready to eat?
Host: Errr … No, it isn’t time for me to break my fast yet.
Last but not least … I found something new and interesting. You never have to choose between a Malaysian breakfast or a Western. The product has the best of both worlds with cornflakes, crunchy anchovies and peanuts. I imagine it goes as a sprinkly crunch over rice (rather than with milk for breakfast).
Crunchy anchovies, nuts and cornflakes. A condiment over rice rather than a breakfast.