tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post2985535021849821007..comments2024-03-29T22:35:58.616+11:00Comments on where's the beef? Vegetarians in Melbourne: April 5, 2010: Melaka to Kuala LumpurCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-81088277300647664242010-05-09T10:39:57.868+10:002010-05-09T10:39:57.868+10:00Thanks for that link, Chai! It'll help me rem...Thanks for that link, Chai! It'll help me remember what I'm looking for. :-)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-89785631358975220732010-05-08T09:47:04.041+10:002010-05-08T09:47:04.041+10:00I thought kangkung was just spinach. Seems like it...I thought kangkung was just spinach. Seems like it is considered a weed in the US of A.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipomoea_aquaticaChaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637505159489093537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-5252190335942833362010-05-08T09:35:32.937+10:002010-05-08T09:35:32.937+10:00Thanks for those tips, AOF! We are actually shopp...Thanks for those tips, AOF! We are actually shopping for our first home-made nasi lemak today. :-) <br /><br />Watch this space!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-46736541111308179822010-05-08T09:21:04.448+10:002010-05-08T09:21:04.448+10:00Yes Cindy its the prep issue. It looks so bloody ...Yes Cindy its the prep issue. It looks so bloody simple but apart from slicing the cucumber every other ingredient needs a pan to cook in (I'm a lazy cook, I like to have minimal washing up!). Roasting the peanuts in a bigger batch (though I like my roasted nuts to be pretty fresh) but can be easily done a day or two in advance and I reckon the same can go for a batch of sambal. On that day that means just cooking the rice, blanching kangkung, frying tempeh or tofu or whatever protein you want and boiling an egg for the non vegans. But that's still 4 pots and pans.<br /><br />It's worth it though.<br /><br />PS: I have become addicted to kangkung - I get it from Vic market, the end of the first shed (the one next to the dairy hall), in the not-organic aisle. Its on the left just before you get to the road between the two covered market areas.GShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963643826578219126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-3444077772083799932010-05-04T22:58:21.236+10:002010-05-04T22:58:21.236+10:00I seem to remember the food in Malacca is a bit &#...I seem to remember the food in Malacca is a bit 'different' from the rest of M'sia. More nyonya styled food.<br />http://www.malaysianfood.net/Nyonyafood.html<br /><br />The food up North is v good as well (KL, Ipoh and Penang).<br /><br />Penang is quite touristy ... Ipoh not so much but it's one of the bigger towns in M'sia.<br /><br />Anyways.... am happy to hear you enjoyed M'sia.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637505159489093537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-84229258778251344572010-05-04T15:53:13.817+10:002010-05-04T15:53:13.817+10:00Thanks Christine! I'm sure you'll have no...Thanks Christine! I'm sure you'll have no problem finding veg food on your travels - Indian restaurants are always reliable and there's also some great Chinese fare if you do your research. :-)<br /><br />Steph, my reaction was very much the same. :-D I've never noticed a cafe doing curry breakfasts here in Oz - we might have to start this habit at home.<br /><br />Thanks for the recipe, AOF! I realised on reflection that the reason I rarely cook like this at home is all the separate components that need prepping. I'll be plotting which bits I can do in advance and in bulk.<br /><br />I almost miss it myself, Penny. ;-)<br /><br />Hi Chai! The food was certainly my highlight. :-)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-28419269666317306642010-05-03T22:26:29.303+10:002010-05-03T22:26:29.303+10:00Am impressed with your trip. :-) The main thing I ...Am impressed with your trip. :-) The main thing I miss about M'sia is the food.Chaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637505159489093537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-71587087626561203592010-05-03T16:23:29.226+10:002010-05-03T16:23:29.226+10:00I miss!I miss!penny aka jeroxiehttp://jeroxie.com/addictionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-16613970217318797872010-05-03T16:12:30.621+10:002010-05-03T16:12:30.621+10:00After Melaka I started making an almost (just omit...After Melaka I started making an almost (just omit the shrimp paste from the sambal) vegetarian version of nasi lemak. I'd love to eat it for breakfast but it's a bit too fiddly to make from scratch at 7am. I enjoyed the Geographers brown rice option but I would have liked lots more chili sauce on mine :)<br /><br />Here's my recipe if you are tempted to make it yourself http://confessionsofafoodnazi.blogspot.com/2009/12/vegetarian-nasi-lemak.htmlGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963643826578219126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-58042082468668265352010-05-03T15:59:55.895+10:002010-05-03T15:59:55.895+10:00I surprised myself by my reaction to your meal at ...I surprised myself by my reaction to your meal at the Geographer - I was all THAT IS VERY EXPENSIVE and then I laughed at myself.<br /><br />Curries are the best for breakfast. Eat it all the time, Michael! (And please let me know every time you find a restaurant in Melbourne that serves curry for breakfast. So few do)stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09751546842854214664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-38590716903493123622010-05-03T12:26:12.953+10:002010-05-03T12:26:12.953+10:00I am LOVING these posts. I lived in Malaysia for ...I am LOVING these posts. I lived in Malaysia for 2 years when I was 10, and hearing about Melaka and KL are making me so nostaligic! I wasn't a vegetarian back then, so I'm interested to see just how well they cater to us non-meat eating folk. I'm headed to Malaysia for Christmas next year, so will keep my eyes out for the places you've gone to :)Christinenoreply@blogger.com