Sibu Trip

The inaugural flight to Sibu, Sarawak took place in July 2011 by Firefly was an exciting experienced for me. It was my first time visiting the Swan Town of Sibu.
According the Sarawak Tourism Board, Sibu has the largest wet market which houses 1,600 traders at a time in Malaysia as they claimed to be. My blogger buddies and other members of the media were so excited to see the *'Mulong' worms sells there. We challenged each other to swallow the life worms! there and there. Alas the "kiasu" journalists whom want to try out and experienced things personally. Huh I had a hard time frankly but I managed.AND not again pleaseeeee

* Mulong worm can be found only in Sagoo plant in Borneo. Not sure if we can get it in peninsular Malaysia.

 

Buying chicken in this market is a little problem for us KL people. Only RM10.00 per bird anyone?

Sarawak chili also famous for its fury HOT!!!! wanna try?

Betel Nut

 Dried loofah for body scrub only RM5 for 3 pieces.

The local seafood and freshwater food are 50 per cent cheaper here. Check it out

Imported squid from Venezuela

The most important cooking tool to the native - 'Manok Pansoh' chicken marinated with lime juice, young ginger shoot and tapioca leaves. Stuffed the ingredients into the bamboo.cooked like Lemang.

 Besides food, the historical part the town is quite an interesting story. The museum located at the Sibu Heritage Centre showcasing the evolving of the Chinese settlement and the locals very well. Of course the native, the Dayak tribes and Melanau are the major ethics in Sibu.

 

The Iban's traditional costumes

 Handycraft

The real skulls 

 Replica of Long house made of wooden without any nails

Nims Cafe at Sungai Merab, Bangi.

The Santai Team had a good time having lunch at Nims Cafe located at Sungai Merab, Bangi. The owner, Puan Animah  who is an excellent cook. Not only that, she dive! and now she is into a horse riding.
Let's see what she has to offer at Nims Cafe.

                                        Gulai Tempoyak Iklan Patin

                                           Asam Pedas ikan Kembung

                                               Sambal Udang Petai

                                                       Fried Tempe

                         Fried Oyster Mushroom with Sauce

Eid Mubarak Menu

My first daughter Farrah says her Raya menu would not be complete without 'Nasi Empet and Peanut' sauce, but my youngest daughter Adila says her Raya menu would not complete without 'Lontong with Kuah Lodeh'. It means I need to prepare both gravies to ensure everybody's happy. Adila's 'Kuah Lodeh' must be very thick which is different from the normal breakfast 'Lontong' serves during the normal day.

The afternoon menu is of course Nasi Bahmia, Chicken Kurma and Cucumber Pickle