Malam ni JDT lawan Pahang tapi tak best la blog pasal bola

Sikit-sikit nak gaduh, sikit-sikit nak provoke...

So mari kita cerita pasal makanan...

Sebab semua orang suka makanan!

Dan kalau cakap pasal makanan tak buat orang nak gaduh :)

Sebagai seorang anak jati johor, saya nak kongsikan makanan-makanan tradisional orang Johor yang sangat sedap belaka! Pastikan anda tidak lapar sebelum scroll ke bawah :)

Laksa Johor

Biasanya mee yang digunakan ialah spaghetti,

Class gitu orang johor ni,

Kemudian kuahnya pula biasanya menggunakan ikan kembung atau ikan tenggiri

Dan tak lengkap laksa Johor tanpa ulam-ulamannya

Kalau di rumah LA, ada limau kasturi yang dibelah dua, taugeh, 

bawang, timun, jeruk lobak, daun kesum dan daun bawang.

Dan akhir sekali, letakkan sambal belacan untuk lebih sedap dan nikmat

Mee Bandung 

Biasanya orang tak panggil Mee Bandung Johor, tapi Mee Bandung Muar

Dan sejujurnya dan merasa mee bandung di Terengganu, Selangor dan tempat lain

Mee Bandung Muar tiada tandingannya !

Mee Bandung Muar ni kalau nak sedap maka perlulah lengkap ramuannya

Tak boleh ada shortcut2 bahan macam sesetengah kedai buat

Jadi, tak peliklah kenapa Mee Bandung Muar harganya agak mahal sedikit

Mestilah cukup binatang2 dalam kuahnya seperti udang, sotong dan ayam

Mestilah ada telur, telur goreng atau telur rebus bergantung pada selera masing2

Mestilah cukup pedasnya :)

Soto

Soto ada dua jenis iaitu soto nasi dan soto bihun

Kalau LA lebih prefer soto bihun

LA suka sangat kalau soto yang lengkap dengan hirisan ayamnya,

sambal kicap yang pedas, kacang tanah, daun bawang dan paling penting bergedil

Nasi Ambang 

Subhanallah, kecur tengok gambar ni

Ni memang favourite LA daripada kecik sampai sekarang

Kalau offer memang tak dapat nak menolak lah senang kata

Tapi sesetengah orang tak minat sebab agak complicated menunya

Hidangan nasi ambang yang lengkap lebih kurang macam gambar di atas

Nasi + Ayam masak merah/ kicap pedas + mee kasar + ikan masin + serunding + sambal jawa + sayur + keropok goreng

Kalau datang Johor, silalah cuba nasi ambang yea?

Gerenti puas hati :)

Telur Pindang

LA teringat saat-saat baru memulakan pengajian di Terengganu

Datang kempunan nak makan telur pindang

Tanyalah dekat kawan-kawan mana nak dapat

Semuanya tak faham apa itu 'telur pindang'

Rupa-rupanya di selatan sahaja yang ada Telur Pindang

Kalau anda ke kenduri perkahwinan di negeri Johor

Biasanya mereka akan memberi Telur Pindang

Mengikut resipi tradisional Johor, Telur akan direbus bersama Garam, Kicap, Jintan Putih, Jintan Manis, Ketumbar,dan berbagai jenis bahan lain. Bahan tersebut adalah Kulit Bawang Merah, Kulit Bawang Putih, Serai, Daun dan isi Lengkuas, Daun Senduduk, Daun Jambu Batu dan sebagainya.

Rasanya sangat sedap :)

Ada juga perkhidmatan pos untuk mereka yang nak telur pindang

Kacang Pool

LA pun tak pasti kenapa namanya kacang pool

Mungkin sebab kuahnya dalam mangkuk tu nampak macam kolam

Haha tak pastilah pulak,

Kalau family LA kami selalu perkena kacang pool di medan selera sebelah Bomba Larkin

Try la, makanan yang simple tetapi sangat sedap :)

Mee Rebus Johor

Urmmm...sedap jugak ni

Selalunya kalau LA Mee Rebus ni makan sarapan

Sedap, yelah, takkan lah nak nasi lemak dan roti canai setiap pagi

Mee Rebus Johor ni kuahnya pekat

Dihidang bersama telur rebus, daun bawang, bawang goreng, tauhu dan lada hijau

Kadang-kadang kalau sedap lagi ada seafood dalam mee rebus

Antara yang popular di Johor Bahru adalah Mee Rebus Tulang Az dan Mee Rebus Haji Wahid

Memang terkenal sangat :) silalah cuba bila datang Johor

Botok-botok

Haaa...kalau yang ni orang luar nampak confirm pelik

Yelah, nampak comot dan serabai je kalau dihidang

Tapi rasanya...ummphhh sedap lagi menyelerakan

Kalau hari-hari biasa susah nak nampak botok-botok ni

Selalunya semasa bulan Ramadhan yang banyak dijual di bazaar

Botok-botok ni sebenarnya hidangan ikan dan ulam-ulaman yang dibalut dalam daun pisang

Daun yang biasa digunakan ialah seperti pucuk ubi, pucuk betik, pucuk mengkudu, 

daun kesum, daun cekur dan daun kunyit.

Sajian ini dianggap berkhasiat kerana tinggi kandungan serat dan kerana ia dikukus

Lontong 

Kalau di Johor terdapat dua jenis lontong

Lontong kuah dan Lontong kering

Kalau LA lebih prefer lontong kering 

Tapi kebanyakannya lebih sukakan lontong kuah

Lauknya sama cuma bezanya kuah lodeh itu sahaja 

Tapi variasi lauk untuk lontong kering ni lebih banyak

Boleh letak rendang, sambal jawa, sambal kentang dan bergedil

Biasanya dimakan untuk sarapan...nyum nyum

Briyani Gam Johor

Briyani Gam Johor memang terkenal dalam Malaysia

Senang kata briyani yang paling wanted lah

Harganya agak mahal sedikit kerana bahan-bahannya yang banyak

Apa bezanya briyani biasa dengan briyani gam ni?

First, pembuatannya cerewet, wajib beras basmati yang panjang-panjang tu kalau nak panggil briyani johor

Dan briyani gam ni, ayam atau daging itu dimasak bersama nasi

Kalau di Malaysia yang paling famous adalah di Batu Pahat iaitu Briyani Mohd Shah

LA pernah pergi masa lunch, semua dah habis... gilalah. 

Asam Pedas Johor

Asam Pedas Muar adalah antara yang terkenal di Malaysia selain asam pedas Melaka

Dan saya percaya di negeri-negeri lain pun ada asam pedas tersendiri

Tetapi setiap versi asam pedas negeri ni berbeza

Keistimewaan asam pedas Johor berbanding asam pedas lain adalah kepekatannya

Asam pedas di Johor di pekatnya lain macamMemang pekat dan secukup rasa... 

Kalau di Johor Bahru antara yang sedap adalah Asam pedas Anisofea di Mount Austin dan Asam Pedas Tasik Johor Bahru

Kemudian, asam pedas Melaka ada Lada hitam, asam pedas Johor tak ada

Selalunya untuk penambah rasa dan bau, diletakkan daun kesum, daun limau purut atau bunga kantan

Dan untuk sayur-sayuran, tomato, bendi atau terung

Otak-Otak

Haaaa ni lagi satu makanan anak Johor sejati

Makanan yang simple dan dihidangkan di serata Johor

Otak-otak... dan yang paling terkenal ialah otak-otak Kempas

Otak-otak ni isi ikan yang berempah

Tempat lain pun ada juga kalau tak silap

Cuma kalau di Johor ni pedas rasanya :)

Dan berbeza dengan negeri lain

Otak-otak boleh dijumpai hampir di semua kedai makan malam di sini

Air Kathira

Air Kathira/Katira memang popular sangat di Johor

Kalau di Johor yang sangat famous adalah Air Kathira Abu Bakar

Air Kathira ni ada 'isi-isi'nya seperti biji selasih, katira, kembang semangkuk dan sebagainya.

Mengikut kata-kata orang Johor Lama, air Katira yang asli mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya 7 ramuan

Itu sahaja buat masa ini, ada masa update lagi :)

I am going to take you to a country which is full of islands. Any guess? Yes, you are right. It's Malaysia. There are878 islands in Malaysia. This country is known for its stunning sights and attractions. We are going to explore its astounding natural beauty that magnetizes vacationers/ tourists or visitors attraction. It's a country of exclusive culture and tradition. It's one of the best places on the globe with delicious cuisine and hospitable people. Kuala Lumpur is its capital with charming iconic Petronas Twin Towers.  Malaysia has many offshore geographical places. There would be around 510 which include ridges, sandbank and rocks. It's a multicultural state with many festivals and celebrations. Tour to Malaysia, is really a unique and pleasant experience.

There're lots of choices to stay in Malaysia, so it's tough to decide where to stay?

Mid-range hotels and 5 stars hotels with Chinese, Indian or Malaysian traditional cuisine and cozy rooms are easily available for vacationers/visitors anywhere in cities. You can enjoy luxury hotels or resorts located on islands. Accommodation is so cheap in Malaysia, you can easily get a room for $ 3 to $ 9 USD/night. Private rooms are available for $ 11 to $ 20 USD/night. You can camp in Taman Negara and can save lodgings cost.

Anyways, here're some suggestions.

Lone Pine Hotel, located Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, posses welcoming staff, stunning swimming pool, lip-smacking food, and calm atmosphere with beautiful sea views. You can get a huge variety of cocktails in bar corner.

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, located on Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang Island, is a fantastic family resort, offers services such as water sports, tennis court, delicious food, pools, cozy rooms, hospitable staff and family entertainment center. Its cuisine includes Bar & Grill pizzas and seafood, tea/coffee, snacks, pastries.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, is a fantastic hotel with superb services. Welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, suspended pool and delicious Malaysian food make it more worthy staying.

Tanjong Jara Resort, located on Batu, Dungun, is one of the top 25 hotels in Malaysia, offers services such as Spa village, Pools, tennis court, delicious dining out, air-conditioned rooms, seafood and bar. You can spend a relaxing morning with coffee and newspaper on the beach.

Berjaya Tioman Resort, located in Pulau Tioman, is a traditional Malay style resort, offers services like pools, golf, tennis court, spa, coffee, snacks, global drinks, tasty food, air-conditioning cozy rooms and water sports including diving, fishing, snorkelling etc.

The Majestic Hotel, Majestic Malacca, Cameron Highlands Resort and Sama-Sama Hotel, in Kuala Lumpur, Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa and Four Seasons Resort in Langkawi, Miri Marriot Resort & Spa, Mega Hotel, Grand Palace Hotel and Imperial Palace Hotel in Miri, Seven Terraces, Yeng Keng Hotel, Museum Hotel and Hotel Panega are also wonderful places to stay in Malaysia. 

As far as meal is concerned, you can have it in restaurants, western hotels , cooking own when living in camping or as a street meal and just have to pay $1 to $3 USD /head for street meal, $4 to $6 USD/head in restaurants while western food is a bit expensive. Malaysia is a Muslim country that's why drinks are expensive here. Anyways, here are some suggestions of restaurants for you.

Dining in the Dark, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, is an amazing restaurant deeply into darkness and offers delicious food including soups, desserts etc.

Black Forest, located on Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, offers German cuisine.

Kebaya, located on Stewart Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island, offers good services and food.

Living Room Cafe Bar & Gallery, located on Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, is a good place for families, lovebirds, special occasion or groups. You can enjoy Bar, Asian and Eclectic cuisine here until late night.

Top Spot Food Court, located Bukit Mata Kuching, Kuching is a family restaurant, offers best seafood and opens until late night.

Jambu Restaurant and Lounge, located on Crookshank Road, Kuching is a restaurant offers best pasta in town. It also deals with Bistro, Bar for cocktails and Tapas etc.

Black bean, The Heritage, Tribal Stove and Bella Italia are also superb restaurants in Kuching with the fantastic setting near river.

La Casa Kuantan, Crocodile Rock Pizza & Grill Restaurant, Satay Zul, and Dallah Restaurant in Kuantan offer great services with superb cuisine.

Malaysia is a country with many attractions or points of interests and more exciting thing is those are quite cheap. Here're some suggestions, and you must visit those places once you are in Malaysia.

Birch Memorial Clock Tower, located in one of the biggest cities of Malaysia named "Ipoh". Here're plenty of attention-grabbing sights such as museums, temples and historical buildings.

Galeria Perdana, Rice Museum, and  Padi Langkawi, in Langkawi, are amazing places with precious stuff and collection, to visit. Langkawi is a beautiful island with lovely beaches and plenty of interesting sights. Ave Stella Maris Catholic Chapel is a beautiful church. Langkawi Wildlife Park and Underwater World are educational and exciting places with lots of fun.

The Islamic city "Kota Bharu" is a great city with royal places, museums, and plenty of other eye-catching sights.

Taman Negara National Park is a beautiful park in oldest rainforest Taman Negara. It's a place with lots of activities like trekking, safaris, and canopy walks.

Islamic Art Museum, Petronas Twin Towers, Putrajaya Bridge, Petrosains Science Discovery Centre, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Thean Hou Temple, and Lake Garden Parks are some suggested amazing places to visit in Kuala Lumpur.

Mount Kinabalu National Park, is the best choice for hiking, this Park is full of fun and will never disappoint you on your visit.

Malaysia is a land of festivals and celebrations as multicultural people exist here. Tourists or vacationers can enjoy these festivals almost every month of the year. Here are some suggestions for our visitors.

Tamil Community celebrates festival named "Thaipusam". It's a unique festival that is worth seeing. It can be best observed at Batu Caves in Selangor or Penang, in Januanry.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in February and last for 15 days. You can enjoy lion dances, fireworks, and delicious Chinese meal.

In April, Good Friday and Malaysia Water Festival are celebrated.

Wesak Day, and Harvest Festival are celebrated in May.

June is a month with amazing festivals like Hari Gawai and Dragon Boat Festivals.

July and August are the months with festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival, Independence day, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hungry Ghost Festival.

September becomes more colorful with Malaysia Day and Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali Festivals of Lights, and Christmas are celebrated in October, November and December.

Malaysia is not less than a heaven for shopaholics. Super international brands have covered Malaysian market and have luxury stores here. Sales at shopping mall attract many tourists every year. Mega Sales held on Christmas and Independence Day and last up to two months.

Utama, BB Plaza, Fahrenheit88, Lot10, Plaza Low Yat, Suria KLCC and Sogo are some remarkable shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur.

ICT@Komtar, Island Plaza, Midlands One Stop, Plaza Gurney, Prangin Mall, Queensbay Mall and Straits Quay are some suggested shopping centers in Penang.

Langkawi Fair is a beautiful place for a shop in Langkawi.

Malaysia is a country with beaches. Therefore, beach holidays can be enjoyed all around the year. Summer season is mild, and usually climate is pleasant in Malaysia so you can visit it in all seasons. Anyhow, December and January are two peak tourists' seasons.  From June until August is also a good time to enjoy beaches activities.

I assure you, your vacations to this country holding natural beauty, would be a treasured and unforgettable experience.