It 11.28am. I have been sitting here since after breakfast. Outside is a beautiful sunny day. In the little garden nearby I could see birds chirping and picking up bits of foods that I had left in the birds feeders. The small fountain at one corner makes dripping sounds as the water falls into the container below. The stray cat that I named Tompang comes and go disturbing the silence of the place. After my cats Tam and Kenet died of old age I did not want to adopt any other cat. I would just let Tompang live here and feed her with cat food. For now I just want to continue with living as it is and enjoy the moments. My Serambi provides me a space of tranquility to while the days away....
Ikan Singgang is one traditional Malay dish that is simple to do. Yet it is not only delicious but nutritious as well. Its one dish that you can find in the Malay world, perhaps call by other names, nevertheless it is still Ikan Singgang. It is the creation of our ancestors where fish have always been their main protein source; sort of the wisdom of the old. A wise creation indeed and because of it we still kept enjoying it I have always love Ikan Singgang especially when Ikan Aya [Tuna fish] is use but it always taste as good even with other fish like Tenggiri or Kerisi. When making this simple dish one herb/spice that is a must is Lengkuas [Galangal] for without it the Singgang is not complete. The above image of Ikan Singgang is made with Ikan Tenggiri. Delicious as usual. Taken with steamy white rice and Budu [Anchovies sauce] or Sambal Belacan [Shrimp sauce] it is heaven already. I posted that image on Facebook and below are two informative comments made th...
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