Modak Fried or Steamed · Lord Ganesha's Favourite Sweet

The modak, either fried or steamed, is the favourite sweet of the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha.

Favourite Sweets of Ganesha · History of Modak, Onde Onde, Klepon, Kangidan, Kanom Nab, Num Kom

Ganesha the elephant-headed god is one of the most recognisable deities in the Hindu pantheon. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, god of wisdom and intelligence, and the god of fortune. Ganesha worshippers seek his blessings before any major endeavour. 

Ganesha worship is believed to have started in the first century AD in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, north India. It spread far and wide around around the world not only in Hindu communities but among Buddhists as well.

East Treasure Woodlands Review 東寶

Went to East Treasure in Woodlands for a simple meal in a comfortable environment.

Restaurant name: East Treasure Chinese Restaurant 東寶 Woods Square

Address: 6 Woodlands Square, #01-07 Woods Square, Singapore 737737

Nearest MRT: 5 minutes walk from Woodlands station

Tel: 6908 5650

Hours: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | 5:30pm - 10:15 pm

Swee Choon Experience is More than Dim Sum @ Jalan Besar Singapore

Buddy Soo Nan jio-ed me for dim sum at Swee Choon at Jalan Besar.

Restaurant name: Swee Choon Tim Sum

Address: 183 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882

Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar station

Tel: 6225 7788

Hours: 7am - 4am (Thurs off)

Langkasuka Kingdom History & Menu 100 AD - 1400 AD

2000 years ago, sailors and traders from South India know that they have crossed the Indian Ocean and Andaman Sea when they saw the peaks of Gunung Jerai mountain in Kedah.

They found the local people here friendly, the land had the goods they came looking for and the locals desired the things the Indians brought. So they began trading.

834 Eating House · Hidden Zi Char in Woodlands

834 Eating House in Woodlands is a neighbourhood zi char shop that has been enjoying the loyal support of residents since the 1990s. The kitchen is manned by the same Malaysian crew all these years.

Stall name: 834 Eating House

Address: 834 Woodlands Street 83, #01-89, Singapore 730834

Nearest MRT: 10 minutes walk from Woodlands station

Tel: 9147 4425

Hours: 11am - 2pm | 5pm - 11pm

Indian Heritage Centre Johor Bahru is Open

You will be happy to know that Johor Bahru has a new destination, especially if you have an interest in history and Indian culture.

I am interested in South Indian cuisine as the root of Southeast Asian cuisine, so this new centre is a good additional resource for me.

Yay.

Indian Heritage Centre (இந்திய பாரம்பரிய மையம் / Pusat Warisan India)

Address: Jalan Ungku Puan, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Hours: 8am - 5pm

Solan De Cabra Spanish Blue Bottle · TDS 252 Staple Mineral Water

Solan De Cabras is a still mineral water with low mineral content of TDS 252 mg/l (Total Dissolved Solids).

It's an odourless, flavourless, low mineral, clear still water sought after for its health benefits for centuries.

Bario Pineapple 🍍 Manna of the Sarawak Kelabit Highlands

They say there are two things you must try in Bario, one is their rice and the second is their pineapple 🍍

Their rice is really amazing, especially wrapped in daun isip leaf, the traditional nuba laya way.

The next must try is Bario pineapple.

Nuba Laya · Kelabit Traditional Rice Cake with Bario Rice

They say go to Sarawak must eat, if not at least buy home some Bario rice. I was excited about it and tried it a few times.

But truth be told, I couldn't get the proportions of Bario rice and water right when cooking it at home with an electric rice cooker 😬

So, I was not sure what the fuss about Bario rice is, until I tried nuba laya, that is.

Nuba laya was Bario rice epiphany for me.