The Night Market (Pasar Malam)

Last night we went to the local pasar malam, a night market filled with local foods and goods (only open on Tuesday nights). I loved the delicious smells that lingered around the food stalls. We ended up getting some delicious meat sticks (satay) that were covered in a dark sauce and topped with onion and cucumbers. I loved the chewy consistency of the meat, and the sweetness of the sauce. The crunch of the onion and cucumbers complemented the chewiness of the meat so well. YUM!

We also had the chance to try a dish made of fried spongy rice cakes, among other things (char kuih kak). The rice cubes were stir-fried with some flavorful sauces, onions, and eggs. We only got two containers of the delicious food, and we were full. And to think that each box only cost 4 ringgit, which is less than one US dollar!

My dad got a screen protector and a case for his new local phone, and our family picked out some needed Tupperware and other kitchen supplies for our new home. My mom bought a wallet.

After we walked through the whole market, we spotted a sugar cane juice stand. I bought my own cup with some lemon juice, (2.50 ringgit) while the rest of my family shared one cup of juice, and two bottles. The sugar cane juice was freshly squeezed from the cane right before your eyes.

Pure sugar cane juice is amazing, but when you add the lemon it lowers the sweetness and adds a sour component. There was a very small amount of lemon, but just enough to add a new dimension to the drink. Sugar cane juice is a yellowish sweet liquid, but is not even close to how sweet sugar is. It has more of a natural taste to it. And lemon is well, sour. When you add sugar and lemons you get lemonade, so this is nature’s lemonade. With a LOT less lemon.

I enjoyed our time at the pasar malam greatly, and I eagerly await our next visit!