Roti Bakar Kacang Phool @ Sri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

There's a hidden gem tucked in the Malay hawker center at Sri Tanjung Pinang, off the main street to Straits Quay (beside Island Plaza). The unpretentious and frill-free stall boasts over a Middle Eastern-influenced delicacy... Kacang Phool, a type of addictive meat sauce served with Toast. While they are well-known for their Kacang Phool, they are not a one-trick pony; they offer a wide range of local Malay delicacies namely Roti Jala, Roti Bakar with Kaya Butter etc. If you need suggestion or have any questions over their products, the very articulate Malay owner is more than happy to assist you. To find Roti Bakar Kacang Phool.... from Jalan Tanjung Tokong turn into Jalan Sri Tanjung Pinang right next to Island Plaza (the route to Straits Quay), turn left into the first junction and drive for another minute. The hawker center is on your right and Roti Bakar Kacang Phool is the first stall, facing the main road. 

Home-cooked Nyonya Food by Pearly Kee

Pearly Kee, an author of a Nyonya Cook Book: "A Nyonya Inheritance" and a host of home cooking class at Tropical Spice Garden, is a very passionate lady and keen in sharing her knowledge and to promote Nyonya cuisine to her friends and guests from all over the world. 

"Nyonya Food is dying as no one is passing down the "secrets" of cooking, many people remember how delicious the food is but not able to replicate the dishes in an authentic way"- Pearly Kee.

In hopes of the younger generation to be able to learn and to preserve the recipes, Pearly has decided to share all of her recipes collected for the past few decades to the public. She will be conducting cooking classes on a weekly basis, more information can be found here. It was my honor to be invited to a home-cooked dinner prepared by Pearly last week. Pearly will be having home-cooked Nyonya dinner on a monthly basis and the public is more than welcome to join the monthly event at the cost of Rm 50/ pax; more information on the menu can be found at her website. Pearly will be sharing her wonderful stories and reminiscing moments of her younger days to her guests. She even shared some of the table manners/ dining etiquette by the Nyonyas with us that evening.