Homecooked Penang Char Kuew Teow

Ahem.

Look at that marvelous Char Kuey Teow.  Yes I cooked it.

*smug face*

Been trying to make CKT before, using various recipes from the net. They all ended up tasting like the regular fried kuey teow.

Now I know the secret to making hawker-style Char Kuew Teow at home.   

This. 

Syah Flavor Char Kuew Teow Sauce. 

Was actually looking for a different brand of sauce. Kedah-based Otaku CKT sauce to be exact. So hard to find it in Selangor.

While looking for it in Pasar Borong Seri kembangan, I found Syah's instead. Thank you Pasaraya Sri Ternak. Always my go-to for all things rare and local. #muahciked

How i made my CKT :

1 garlic- crushed

1 tbpn Cili Boh

1 tbsn Vege Oil

4 tbsp Syah Char Kuew Teow sauce

1 tbpn soy sauce

1 tbsn sugar 

5 prawns

1/2 cup water

1 egg

Pre-cooked cockles

Bean sprout

Chive

 Kuew teow (a hand full)

Methods:

1. On a very hot pan, fried garlic & chili boh with prawns  

2. Add in all the sauce, sugar & water

3. Add in kuew teow, cockles, beansprout, chive.

4. Break the egg.  Stir fry for 1 minute. Serve.

Verdict : H said I can open CKT stall. Should see the size of my nostril. Flaring real wide. If only he knew i got help from that Syah dude.  A definitely helpful sauce. Can also be used to fry the 'normal' Kuew Teow'

Sweet treats

Weehooo! My first sins this year.

Both Dip n Dip and Magnum Cafe are now opened 

at IOI City Mall Putrajaya, a mall which is just a stone's throw away from my place. *hoolahoop dance*. No need to drive all the way to Damansara nemore for my Dip n Dip fix. 

Both of these cafes are located at level G, quite close to one another. 

This is my first time trying magnum ice cream with custom toppings. I think my choice of Goji Berry does not go very well with pistachio and chocolate balls. But i 'ngap' it all in three bites anyway. Soh..

Swimming at Putrajaya

As of his usual birthday, H refused to be celebrated. To bait him, I suggested that we do the usuals, like swimming and eating at our regular eat-out place. He consented and here we were at Precinct 6 Water Sports Complex again. The difference this time was I insisted that we had a walk by the lakeside first. Having a knack for photography, H easily got lost in the beauty of the scenery. I must say that we both had a very relaxing time strolling by the lakeside and piers.

Photocred : H (using Samsung Note)

*Pics are unfiltered & unedited. All au naturale lighting. 

We usually go here after Asar as the evening swim session starts from 5 untill 7pm. We are always rushing because we want to make the most of the swim session, that we do not have time to stop and really take the view in.

This time around however, we did not just spent time on the piers, we also walked up to the man-made sandy beach area. This little beach is right next to Pullman Hotel. The sand there is as white as that in Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu (as we've only been to this Island for comparison) and I was brimming with pride for the architect of this place who has thought of incorporating this unique little beach with the lakeside. It's clever!

However, swimming is not allowed here. Fair enough I guess, especially when there's an Olympic size pool nearby.

The lurking sandy beach area

The pool is closed every Monday. Female only session is every Tuesday and Thursday. Since I swim with my husband (he's my swim coach), we only go here either on Wednesday,Friday or the weekend.

Here's a little information about the swimming pool at Precint 6. Much for my own reminder.

1. Closed on Monday
2. Session starts at 9AM-11AM, 1-3PM & finish at 5-7PM
2. Female-only session is at 5-7PM every Tuesday and Thursday.
3. Entrance fee : RM 2/ adult  RM1/child
4. Requires full swimming attire.
5. It is an outdoor pool. Standby with ze sunblock.

**H & I have a thing for this waffle sold outside the pool area.  We tried it on the first day we went swimming there and there's no turning back. It's the only one anyway. The waffle is often hard and the filling's not evenly spread. But there's something about eating warm dry waffle after swimming that's addictive. I guess it has a lot to do with making our own little tradition  :)