The Making of Ketupat

I remembered that I learned to anyam Ketupat from Suzana 2 years ago. However, I have already forgotten the steps.

My MIL has bought 50pcs of Daun Palas for this coming Hari Raya Haji. Hence, I decided to take down the steps of making the ketupat from Suzana for future reference. Hehe....



It is not very tough of making it but you must always make sure that you pass through the correct paths. Give it a try. It is very fun once you know it.

Hiyayakko Recipe

If you still remember, I mentioned in my previous post that I wanted to try this recipe as this is one of my favourite for Japanese cuisine. I tried it finally & it turned up to be as delicious as the one served in the restaurant. Hehe....

Manekineko Japanese Restaurant @ Melaka Raya

We went for Japanese food again for our dinner. Haha.... my beloved manager, Bern is sure to complain again. We just addicted to Japanese cuisine.

This place is just directly opposite Izakaya Kushi Masa. Upon entered into the restaurant, we only noticed a table of Japanese men there. So we told ourselves that the food served must be quite authentic & nice, else we won't be seeing these people around.

They use the fortune cat as the signboard so that they could attract more customers to their restaurant.
Fortune cat is found in most of their setting.
The layout of the restaurant.
Only 5 thin slices of Shake Sashimi.
How can we miss Hiyayakko for our meal. I'm going to try this dish one day.
4 pcs of Kaki Furai (Breaded & Deep Fried Oysters). The oyster is fresh & they managed to fry it just nice without drying the juicy oysters.
2 tiny pieces of Saba Shioyaki (Grilled Mackeral).
Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll. If the chef can add more vinegar & mayonnaise, it will taste even nicer.
Here is the bill. Is your eyes popping out? Well, Hubby B & I concluded that the price charged by the restaurant is expensive. However, the food served is quite authentic & yummy.

Pai Tien Kong

Mum made this "Kuih Ang Ku" yesterday morning. Again, I do not know how to make it but if you are interested, I will get the recipe from my mum.

Wow... so many red tortoises!
Aiyo Boy...... everyone is busy here. What are you doing there? Oh, greedy boy. You are eying Jia Jun's jelly! Mum & Dad was setting up the table for prayer.
Beautiful flowers. I love it very much.
Some of the praying items. Did you see the fish jelly? It is a dragon fruits jelly & it was made by me.
Huh? You brought your mum along to ask for the jelly? Shame on you! Haha... somebody's pant is torn. It's yours! Haha... Come, lets take a photo before the praying ceremony ended. This firework was not taken with my Canon Ixus 860. Great isn't it? Kai Jun: Mum, you told me not to play with fire. But why Daddy & Grandma are doing so?
Ee Ting: *speechless*Kai Jun: Gosh, even my fatty uncle is involved as well. Sometimes I simply can't understand the adult!Kai Jun: Since I can't participate, then I will help you guys to hold the sugar canes.Kai Jun: Yeah...... the ceremony is finally ended. I am exhausted & I need a bottle of milk please.

2 Days Before 'Pai Tien Kong'

Last night, mum made this "Fa Kao" for this Thursday's prayer. I love it very much. Luckily mum has learned this recipe from Grandma. Me? Of course I have................. not learn this from her yet. Mum uses 100% sweet potatoes & gula melaka for this recipe. She also told me that it is not easy to make this recipe. Sometimes it just do not rise. Hence, we are restricted to say something like "Hey why has it not risen yet?" :p

Mum has made it. The "Fa Kao" rise so high up. It was a good sign as it symbolised all of us in the family will "rise" too. Hehe...
This morning, I brought mum to buy sugar canes. Mum's "Fa Kao" is on sales? Of course not. This "Fa Kao" was sold by the owner. It looks nice but wonder does it taste as good as my mum's recipe?
Everyone was busy choosing the flowers & also sugar canes for tomorrow's night "Pai Tien Kong". Today is everyone's birthday as well. Kai Jun was waiting for his parents to pick him out. They have an dinner appointment with their friends.Since only two of us for dinner, I asked mum not to cook tonight. We went to "ta pao" Sotong Kangkung & Fishballs Bean curds from this famous eatery at Bunga Raya.
Ah Xian was here too. The owner of this stall is getting old & I saw many new faces this time. I believe that he has started to pass down his skills to his disciples. Anyway, I think they were not very well organized when it comes to ordering as well as BBQ-ing the bean curd fish balls. For the one that is going to take over his business, please learn as much as you can from him & also continue his passion in this business.
Mum & I celebrated our birthday with this simple snacks & roti prata with rendang. Happy Birthday folks!