Food fusion @ Ramadan bazaar...

Where else that you could get that combination of the Chinese Tau Fu Fa, the Indian Waday and that wonderful Malay traditional cake such as the Tepung Pelita as shown in the images above sold at the Ramadan Bazaar during the fasting month but in Malaysia. It is the uniqueness of the Malaysian society that made such fusion possible.

Once on a busy Ramadan bazaar two foreign ladies were seen talking to each other. One quip that these folks who sell varieties of foods and drinks at the bazaar did not eat or drink all day long because they were fasting and yet it is them who had prepare these many delicious food spread that are been sold at the bazaar. That only happens during the fasting month. How true. The uniqueness of the Malaysian cultural scene comes the month of Ramadan.

Like mushroom that sprout after a raining night Ramadan bazaar sprang all over the country selling the best of foods, cakes and drinks that the Malay had prepared showing their culinary expertise especially for sale at the Ramadan bazaar for the duration of the month. The stalls at the bazaar which are erected on parking lots and other open spaces would just vanished into thin air after the month of Ramadan and would emerged again during the next Ramadan. Where all those traders go after the fasting month, one has just to wonder. It is like that all throughout the years. And the Ramadan bazaar is always worth the wait come the fasting month, for it is there where one could get all the goodies for the Buka Pusa [Breaking of the Fast].

On the Tepung Pelita, It is a simple Malay traditional steam cake. It is prepared in a box made of banana leaves and look very simple indeed but do not allow the look to deceive you for in it is a kueh made in heaven. It has a unique texture and taste unlike any other Malay traditional cake. Scoop it with a teaspoon and eat it slowly. It sweet salty taste would just melt in your mouth. One is not enough and like Farina said in her blog you might end with having it every time you Buka Puasa.

So folks if you are around during the fasting month in Malaysia do visit these Ramadan bazaars. It is everywhere and surely you could find one near you. Sample those tempting spreads of Malay traditional foods and other Malaysian goodies that are been sold at the bazaar. I am sure you would not only experience and enjoy the colorful and vibrant atmosphere of the bazaar but would also enjoy those sumptuous foods. Even if you did not buy any goodies the experience of been there is surely worth the visit. Have a nice day.