Only In Terengganu

Malaysia is always famous for its variety of foods. Although the whole country is like a huge dining place, there are still foods ‘belongs’ to certain places or places that stand out as representing some particular cooking or foods.

Today, Travelympics would like to bring you to explore some local food in Terengganu. Since i am from Kemaman, i would like you to enjoy my Kemaman masterpiece. 

Keropok Lekor is very synonym with Terengganu. some people called it fish sausages but people in Terengganu named it as " keropok" and pronounced it as "kepok". Keropok Lekor can be eaten in two ways either steamed or deep fried. Both of the ways have a different taste but i personally preferred the deep fried keropok. The chewy taste of keropok lekor made with fresh fish such as Ikan Parang and Ikan Tamban added with homemade chili sauce make it taste really delicious. I can't say more, you really have to try!

Don't judge this tempting food as Mee Soup that you always eat at the roadside stall. It's Mee Chalong. This food is also available in Terengganu. The soup is made from the extract of the fresh fish meat and keropok as the meatball. 

My first attempt of this soup was about 3 years ago, my mom tried to cook her first mee chalong for the family. I really don't have idea how fish extract can be made as soup, the smell of the fish might be in. so, i was afraid to try. After a few times my mom cooked this, i lastly told myself that this kind of fish soup might taste good. Then, i gave my first shot.Guess what? It's really delicious!!!!!!There was no fish smell at all. How i regret not to try this earlier.

Have you ever taste this? This is sata. The taste is so yummy with the fresh processed fish meat. It is made from deboned fish meats blended together mixed several other items such as black pepper and onions before wrapped in banana leave and left to be grilled above charcoal fire and it has been made in triangular shaped.

Otak-otak which is also popular in other state but here in Terengganu they wrapped the small pieces of fish meat and marinated with various of spices in the coconut leaves. The smell of grilled Otak-otak will make you want some more.

This are the warung and restaurant you should try. Located in Geliga, Kemaman Terengganu. 

Warung Sata Otak-Otak che wan.This is among the most popular place in Kemaman in selling those kind of food. 

                         

Restaurant Aziz Satar. Very popular place in Kemaman.

Let's travel to Terengganu!


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AUTHOR : Najwa Nano