Random Thought of the day: Wonder how Eastern
culture influences cuisine and how it changes the way we and the world perceive
it
*pic credit to wikipedia
Since centuries ago, The Silk Road was the main
gateway for the east to trade with the
rest of the world. Travelers of the silk road also brought its culture and
heritage along with it which has also merged with local communities, and in
terms of cuisine, it broadens out the variety and blends of cuisine in the
world
So as for today, One of the great examples of
how eastern culture influences cuisine would start from the very roots of my
own heritage: Peranakan/Baba Nyonya.
Peranakan is the term where descendants of early
Chinese migrants who settled in Malaysia/Singapore/Indonesia intermarry with
local Malays and combines Chinese, Malay & other influences in their daily
lifestyle
So as for cuisine wise, it can be said that
Peranakan cuisine uses the blending of spices and cooking techniques from both
worlds which made a whole new cuisine by
itself.
For example, using Malay spices with Chinese wok
frying style, that is something uncommon back then which now is a norm in the
current time.
And to the current year, how did it evolve after
hundreds of years? A good example would be fat spoon café at Damansara Utama
I fancy this shop as it has good comfort nyonya
food with a modern twist.
For example,
*pic credit to chasingfooddreams
One of my favourites would be their Peranakan
themed pastas. Whether it is Ulams or Tamarind Prawns which is a traditional
nyonya dish, when paired up with Italian Angel Hair Pasta, it becomes quite a
delight. who would have thought of it until now?
*pic credit to chasingfooddreams
As for dessert, Gula Melaka is a traditional
ingredient in Peranakan cuisine, for the first step, they made a very delicious
Salted Gula Melaka Ice Cream. And to make it even better? They added sago
pudding with the Salted gula Melaka Ice Cream which made it a dessert to die
for!
Why am I
talking about all this? It comes to my next introduction: Silk Road is a theme that accentuates the Eastern culture's influence in today's era in Malaysia which is a platform to showcase the opulent and contemporary
culture of the orient
With its key brand values,
- Oriental Inspired
- Exploratory Spirit
- Contemporary Perspective
- Culture Appreciation
It is going to be one of the most exciting event which will be hitting our shores! I just received my invite and I can say it is pretty classy!
Lets see what eastern/oriental influences the event showcases! Do stay tuned to know more!
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