Ramadhan Bazaar Experience

This entry is about my 2nd Ramadhan Bazaar experience, just a day after I had my first.

I grew up in a family that sticks to food that is either familiar, or nearby to where we live, and that leaves nothing to the imagination. Exposure and adventure was never in our vocabulary. As I recalled, I have always been taught to not consume street food due to questionable hygiene. 

But as I bloomed into adulthood, and diversifying my social circle, I am introduced to the greater aspects of life, one being food of different cultures.

The fact that I have never been to any Ramadhan Bazaar my entire life, made this the year to explore one. 

An impromptu decision really, and one that I am grateful for. Headed to the one @ Kelana Jaya on Saturday evening, did our rounds and haul, and another round the very next evening. This post features food from our haul yesterday.

A larger crowd after 6pm and it gets even more crowded closer to Break Fast. Not to mention that nicer food sells out around that time, so the idea is to go earlier.

Otak-otak, We had this on our first evening, but this stall is better. Operated by a very generous Malay uncle. We were so lucky to be the last customers to receive the remaining otak-otaks. MYR 5 for 10 pieces.

Heart* wanted to go for Nasi Kerabu, as I had the previous day, but unfortunately it was sold out. We had this instead: Nasi Dagang with gulai ikan tenggiri and acar. Awesome stuff, and we did the extraordinary by requesting the lady vendor to dump in the remaining ulam from her sold-out kerabu rice, whch turned the dish even more awesome. MYR 6.

Green been/peanut/coconut sesame ball. I was hoping to find the ones with red bean, but these were good too.

Sambal ikan bakar. The sell them in different sizes, ours cost MYR 8. Awesome sambal, Totally not spicy, but flavorful.

The acclaimed Ayam Percik which had the longest queue, and we encountered an impatient 'lady' lining up behind us snatching the orders first. What a horrible example of civil manners. The fact that she's got a ton of make up on her well, gives me the impression that she's a firebomb. Meh.
The chicken was good. Though it got cold when we started consuming. MYR 6. 

The much talked about Nasi Tomato with Ayam Masak Merah. It was ok.  MYR 4.5.

I bought some cream puffs, but it wasn't great. Bought also a jug of coconut water (Un-sugared) and it was awesome.

The previous day we had a variety of kuih muih (chilli sauce-ed fried popiah, curry puffs), Nasi Kerabu, Fried cempedaks, etc...

Basically we have covered the majority of food we wanted to try. There were some beef dishes I am curious about, but I hold a no-beef policy when I am with Heart*.\, out of respect. Perhaps some other time.

Overall, the 2-day Ramadhan Bazaar experience was really good. I am not just referring to the food, but also the festive spirit from both vendors and patrons alike. It's just exudes a feeling of togetherness. 

4/5.

Kelana Jaya Ramadhan Bazaar

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