Showing posts with label Kuala Lumpur [Ramadan Bazaar 2010]. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kuala Lumpur [Ramadan Bazaar 2010]. Show all posts
Hi peeps! Hari Raya Aidilfitri عيد الفطر aka Hari Raya Puasa is just around the corner. It is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Also, the weeklong school holidays have just started. It will be a BUSY week ahead for our Muslim friends - raya shopping, house cleaning, new furnishing and decorations. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my Muslim readers and friends Eid Mubarak & Selamat Hari Raya: Maaf Zahir Batin. Remember to drive safely during this holiday season.
So here goes with Part 2 - The Colors of Ramadan. Walking along the Malay Ramadan hawker stalls selling Muslim food and drinks can be quite a vibrant and unique experience. I was amazed and never thought of such a huge crowd. My overall experience was very good.
Whatever the season, the charm, beauty and diversity of Malaysia never disappears. Maybe Malaysia really is Truly Asia after all :) I strongly encourage fellow Malaysians to visit these Ramadan bazaars. You will never regret visiting our Ramadan Bazaar - it is F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C! IMHO we need to turn our Ramadan bazaars into tourism products as these places are potential tourist attractions.
Here are the remaining shots taken at Ramadan Bazaar around Kuala Lumpur (Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Masjid India and Kampung Baru). Click HERE to return to The Colors of Ramadan (Part 1). Until then, have a great weekend everyone! さようなら Sayōnara!
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [28mm f/5.6 manual 200 ISO 1/100 sec]
This guy looked cool. He was selling 'bubur lambuk' (translation: mix rice porridge) at the back of Masjid Kampung Baru. I assumed he is the kind of man who had a lot of thoughts in his mind but didn't talk much. 'Mysterious' man, but who cares? I just LOVE his COOL, STEADY & EASY expression :)
日本語: おいしい食べ物 English: Good food
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [40mm f/5.3 manual 800 ISO 1/400 sec]
Sugarcane water seems to be one of the favorites during Ramadan. A popular thirst quencher for breaking fast.
日本語: サトウキビ水 English: Sugarcane water
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [28mm f/4.5 manual 200 ISO 1/500 sec]
A hawker frying yellow noodles with his extra large wok. He was more than happy to show me his culinary skills. You know why he's smiling sheepishly? He was teased by fellow hawkers. Some of them said "Esok masuk surat khabar ni! ABANG GLAMOUR!" (Translation: You will be featured in the newspaper, MR. GLAMOUR!)
Note: Thanks to fufu for the 日本語 Nihongo corrections.
日本語: 焼きそば English: Fried noodles
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [48mm f/6.3 manual 100 ISO 1/160 sec]
This hawker stall is SO SMOKEY! I could smell the enticing aroma of ayam percik cooking from afar - SWEET & SMOKY! I almost choke on the charcoal fumes! LOL! Later, his father invited me to the back of the stall for an up close and personal shot. Remember to scroll down to see the picture.
Note: Many thanks to Lan Sulaimann. It's ayam percik (Malaysian-style spicy BBQ chicken) not satay as stated earlier.
日本語: ホット甘いサテ English: Hot, sweet satay
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [20mm f/5.6 manual 110 ISO 1/125 sec]
WOW! I was surprised to see a briyani chef at the Ramadan Bazaar. He was just a little bit camera shy - quite concerned with the camera being pointed at him. I guess it's normal. Most people will feel a little shy initially when posing for a portrait. After much persuasion, he agreed to pose in front of the camera with his signature chef pose :)
日本語: スパイシーな米 English: Spicy rice
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/4.5 manual 200 ISO 1/80 sec]
Work in progress. Two workers setting up a traditional griller machine complete with greased chain and gears.
日本語: グリルチキン English: Grilled chicken
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/5.6 manual 100 ISO 1/125 sec]
There is no better place to taste the best of Malay food than a Ramadan Bazaar. Excellent local hawker food under one roof. This hawker stalls also sells traditional but hard-to-find favourites like keria and onde-onde.
日本語: 会いに来る! English: Come and see!
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [52mm f/5.6 manual 800 ISO 1/500 sec]
A cook squeezing tomato sauce on Roti John aka Malay omelette sandwich. It’s a spiced meaty omelette cooked into a baguette. The ingredients include minced meat (chicken or mutton), onion, egg, sardines, tomato-chilli sauce and a baguette-type loaf. There are stalls after stalls that sell Roti John.
日本語: サンドイッチ English: Sandwich
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [22mm f/5.0 manual 200 ISO 1/100 sec]
A family of Indian Muslim selling murtabak. According to Wikipedia, murtabak is sold by Mamak salesmen, and usually includes minced mutton, along with garlic, egg and onion, and is eaten with curry sauce. Note: Mamak is a term used in Malaysia to describe the Indian Tamil Muslim community and culture.
日本語: ミートパイ English: Meat pie
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/5.6 manual 125 ISO 1/125 sec]
This is the picture. Father of Mr. Percik :) His family members were busy packing the sauce.
日本語: チキンサテ English: Chicken satay
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [22mm f/5.6 manual 140 ISO 1/125 sec]
Mixed rice galore! A feast for Ramadan. There are plenty of dishes that will please the palate - various meats (chicken, fish, mutton, beef, squids, crabs), vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fried-shrimp chips and many more.
日本語: マレー料理 English: Malay cuisine
Location: Ramadan Bazaar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010
Camera: Nikon D60 [24mm f/5.0 manual 200 ISO 1/100 sec]
Cendol is one of my favorite foods! SWEET + SAVOURY! The dessert's basic ingredients consist of coconut milk, a worm-like jelly made from rice flour with green food coloring (usually derived from the pandan leaf), shaved ice and palm sugar. Other ingredients include red beans, glutinous rice, grass jelly and creamed corn. I prefer the basic cendol - without chunky glutinous rice balls.
日本語: デザート English: Dessert
Note: Here are the remaining photos that I have from my Ramadan Bazaar collection, which of course includes some of my very favorites pictures!
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Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Directions, Getting There & Maps:
Kampung Baru can be accessed via Jalan Chow Kit, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sultan Ismail or Jalan Tun Razak. The easiest way to get here is via the Putra LRT disembarking at the Kampung Baru station. There are also ample buses and taxis in town willing to give you a ride.
Note: Walking directions from Kampung Baru LRT Station to Bazaar Ramadan Kampung Baru. Click on the thumbnail to load a larger version of the map.
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Google Maps:
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Food to try:
- Air tebu segar (fresh sugar cane water)
- Putu Bambu
- Rendang daging with lemang (curried meat with hollowed bamboo rice)
- Popiah (spring roll)
- Ayam panggang (grilled chicken)
- Nasi ayam (chicken rice)
- Malay kuih (cakes)
- Bubur lambuk (mix rice porridge)
- Ikan bakar (spicy grilled fish)
- Roti John (omelette sandwich)
- Nasi briyani (a set of fragrant rice-based foods made with spices, rice - usually basmati and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables)
- Murtabak (pancake filled with eggs, small chunks of meat and onions)
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Read More/Useful Links:
- http://tinyurl.com/2eu7sx9 (Wikipedia article about Kampung Baru)
- http://tinyurl.com/2g3mmwp (Out of the core of a bamboo, The Star article)
- http://tinyurl.com/2cfbb8v (Bazaar Ramadan blog from Tourism Malaysia)
- http://tinyurl.com/23zxlmo (Customers at Ramadan bazaar spoilt for choice, The Star)
- http://tinyurl.com/c2wded (Wikipedia article about 'kuih')
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murtabak (Wikipedia article about 'murtabak')
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Street photography is my forte. I'm always looking for ways to improve on my photography skills. Street photography demands loads of courage and people skills. Part of street shooting is getting to know people and gaining their trust. You don't walk into a total stranger and jam your lens onto his/her face. You need to chat with your subject and gain their trust. It's easier said than done 站着说话不腰疼. I've been rejected numerous times. What does not destroy me, makes me stronger :)
Two days ago, I visited Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia. Ramadan Bazaar is Malaysia's very own month-long, delightful food carnival and extravaganza. Essentially just rows of hawker stalls selling varieties of Malay food and drinks for the breaking of fast (during the Holy Month of Ramadan رمضان), it is a quite a vibrant attraction, found not only in KL but the whole of Malaysia. Simply a haven for photography hobbyist like me.
It was an exhilarating experience. The hawkers were incredibly friendly and chatty. A far cry compared to those vulgar mouthed Ah Bengs and Banglas in Chinatown, KL. The welcoming feeling I get when I walk through the bazaar is amazing. I found everybody very friendly and almost instantly felt at ease. Taking photos of unknown people can be a challenging job. As usual, we are a bunch of shy people. Once you gained the trust from them, you'll have unlimited photo opportunity. Word of advice: be courteous and friendly.
I've spent almost two hours exploring more than 100 ++ hawker stalls in Kampung Baru. The trip was worth every minute of the day. Stay tuned for Part 2 - Comprehensive travelogue and more exclusive pictures fresh from Kampung Baru Bazaar Ramadan 2010. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my Muslim readers "Selamat Berpuasa".
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:50 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/5.0 manual 200 ISO 1/100 sec]
Well-marinated honey chicken wings were beautifully grilled with a hint of charcoal aroma. Only RM1.50 per piece. I can easily eat 30 pieces of wings and still feeling hungry. LOL!
中文: 翼 English: Wing
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 4:09 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [32mm f/5.0 manual 200 ISO 1/60 sec]
This man was setting up his 'ayam golek panggang' stall (translation: roast chicken). There were rows and rows of marinated chickens turning on the manual griller over charcoal fire. It was one of those difficult shoots. He was splitting the burning charcoal with a big a machete-like tool. Charcoal shards were flying all over the place. GOSH! It was SCARY!
中文: 鶏 English: Chicken
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:30 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [44mm f/5.3 manual 200 ISO 1/100 sec]
A man making 'air tebu' (translation: sugar cane water). I walked to the sugar cane juice extractor machine for a better shot. The hawkers were surprised to see me standing so close. I was hoping this guy will look at my lens. I guess he was too busy to notice my presence :)
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 4:10 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [26mm f/4.2 manual 200 ISO 1/60 sec]
OK, I had a great time photographing this chap. He is friendly, confident and always ready with a smile. That's perfect! So I asked his permission for a portrait shot. He obliged after much persuasion from his family members. But there's only one problem. He was looking into the bowl of curried meat. A bit shy. LOL! I asked him to look at my lens. Finally he listened. COOL! I snapped it instantly.
Behind the scene: He said the container of meat was still cooking. He was unwilling to open the lid...at first :)
中文: 美味 English: Delicious
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:25 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [30mm f/4.8 manual 320 ISO 1/500 sec]
This was a not a good day for photography. A dull afternoon with clusters of heavy gray clouds. I was very disappointed. There are many elements of great photography. One of the most important is natural lighting. So I was trying VERY HARD to get the right composition. Luckily, this close-up shot turned out to be one of my favorite shots at this location. WOOHOO!
In this picture: The making of popiah 薄饼 aka spring roll. A middle aged man spreading a layer of hot chili sauce onto a soft thin paper-like crepe before adding the filling.
中文: 潤餅 English: runbing aka popiah
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Saturday), 3:50 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [42mm f/5.3 manual 800 ISO 1/400 sec]
The chicken wing marinating sauce seeps deep into the meat, making every bite satisfying with the infused flavours. OH YUMMY!
中文: 好吃 English: Tasty
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:08 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [55mm f/5.6 manual 450 ISO 1/500 sec]
A close-up shot of an elderly lady who was scooping piping hot 'bubur lambuk' (translation: mix rice porridge). Bubur lambuk is a type of Malay mix rice porridge that is cooked and distributed free to the public during the fasting month of Ramadan in many places; usually distributed after the Asar عصر or evening prayers at the local mosque.
The aromatic spices and herbs used in preparing the porridge makes the porridge taste delicious and includes cardamom pods, star anise and cumin seeds are added to the boiling pot of rice. Meat (fish crackers, dry prawns, chicken) is then added and boiled for hours before it is ready.
中文: 暍 English: Hot
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:08 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/3.5 manual 250 ISO 1/500 sec]
Four ladies were happily packing 'bubur lambuk'. This is a big hawker stall with five large containers of fresh and piping hot mix rice porridge. Did you noticed? The workers were wearing the same red colored Babas' apron. Talking about free advertising :)
中文: 开心 English: Happy
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:09 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/5.6 manual 200 ISO 1/125 sec]
A motorist buying his packet of 'bubur lambuk'. I wanted to get myself a packet. But I'm not a big fan of porridge. Regretted that. The recipe sounds good. I will try it someday :)
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:39 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [18mm f/5.6 manual 100 ISO 1/125 sec]
A wide array of Malay and Nyonya desserts to end the gastronomic journey this Ramadan. 'Kuih' or 'kueh' 粿 in Malaysia refers to variety of bite-sized Malaysian cakes and snacks, usually taken for breakfast, afternoon tea or as a light supper or meal.
These cakes has a cultural blend of Chinese Nyonya and Malays. Can you name all the 'kuih'? I can see Tepung Pelita, Popiah aka spring roll and keria aka kuih gelang (sweet potato doughnuts). Click HERE to learn more about kuih.
中文: 粿 English: Cake
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:47 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [24mm f/5.6 manual 160 ISO 1/125 sec]
Putu Bambu! I've heard so much about you! I finally got my chance to try out Putu Bambu on a greatly anticipated trip to Kampung Baru, KL.
Putu bambu is made from ground rice flour and steamed in different casings - there's the flat version i.e. the Putu Piring (Piring means plate in Malay) and the cylinder kind which is steamed in bamboo casings hence the name Putu Bambu. It is served with 'gula melaka' (translation: palm sugar) and a dash of shredded fresh coconut as they taste powdery if eaten alone.
Click HERE to read more about Putu Bambu (Out of the core of a bamboo - TheStar). Scroll down to watch my YouTube video.
中文: 甜 English: Sweet
Location: Ramadan Bazaar Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Date: August 13th 2010 (Friday), 3:46 p.m.
Camera: Nikon D60 [26mm f/5.6 manual 200 ISO 1/125 sec]
The man and his steam machine.
I bought 5 rolls of putu bambu for RM2. It was wrapped with banana leaf and tasted quite OK. The texture of the cake is fluffy...like biting a soft pillow :) I wish this hawker can be a bit generous by adding more palm sugar and coconut shred. It does taste bland without the added sweet ingredients.
中文: 蒸 English: Steam
Chinese to English translation from Chinese Tools
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Last updated August 16th 2010 (1:20 a.m.)
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Directions, Getting There & Maps:
Kampung Baru can be accessed via Jalan Chow Kit, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sultan Ismail or Jalan Tun Razak. The easiest way to get here is via the Putra LRT disembarking at the Kampung Baru station. There are also ample buses and taxis in town willing to give you a ride.
Note: Walking directions from Kampung Baru LRT Station to Bazaar Ramadan Kampung Baru. Click on the thumbnail to load a larger version of the map.
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Google Maps:
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - My YouTube Video:
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Food to try:
- Air tebu segar (fresh sugar cane water)
- Putu Bambu
- Rendang daging with lemang (curried meat with hollowed bamboo rice)
- Popiah (spring roll)
- Ayam panggang (grilled chicken)
- Nasi ayam (chicken rice)
- Malay kuih (cakes)
- Bubur lambuk (mix rice porridge)
- Ikan bakar (spicy grilled fish)
- Roti John (omelette sandwich)
- Nasi briyani (a set of fragrant rice-based foods made with spices, rice - usually basmati and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables)
- Murtabak (pancake filled with eggs, small chunks of meat and onions)
Kampung Baru Ramadan Bazaar 2010 - Read More/Useful Links:
- http://tinyurl.com/2eu7sx9 (Wikipedia article about Kampung Baru)
- http://tinyurl.com/2g3mmwp (Out of the core of a bamboo, The Star article)
- http://tinyurl.com/2cfbb8v (Bazaar Ramadan blog from Tourism Malaysia)
- http://tinyurl.com/23zxlmo (Customers at Ramadan bazaar spoilt for choice, The Star)
- http://tinyurl.com/c2wded (Wikipedia article about 'kuih')
