There is something about the food from the our side of the world, whether at home or in our neighboring countries in ASEAN, that is so interesting and definitely delightful to experience. It is not just the spices nor the ingredients though these are essential elements to the various dishes. It is also the preparation and perhaps the variations found in the different areas that provide the unique flavors or tastes we always long for when we are abroad. Fortunately, "abroad" may mean traveling nearby and thus not missing at all the dishes that we love.
We happened to be at the Funan DigitaLife Mall to pick up luggage that we had brought to be repaired there. It was just before noon and the Clairvoyant and I just came from church, which was a 10-minute walk from the mall. We decided to check out the food court at the 4th floor of the mall and surveyed the stalls for what would catch our fancy. Initially thinking about eating at the Pepper Lunch Express, we were lucky to have spotted a stall serving Indonesian food. Looking at their offerings and what people in line were ordering convinced us to try it out. The photos below show the food we ordered.
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| Ayam penyak - basically fried marinated chicken on top of lettuce with what appeared and tasted like floss with sambal sauce on the side. The floss definitely was not pork since all the food served were halal. This was part of a set meal with rice and soup. |
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| Nasi kuning set - chicken with a very spicy sauce over it and turmeric rice (not java rice) with sliced veggies on the side |
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| Coconut juice just the way its supposed to be served -fresh and in the shell |
Our lunch was quite spicy but definitely good. It's not everyday that we get to eat such spicy fare, which we miss and could only wish we could experience more often. Again, there will be a next time and I already look forward to a trip to Indonesia where I will surely enjoy the food.
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