One evening, we went to our local hawker centre for our dinner. From the parking area, I saw a big green banner across the back of the stall. For the past few weeks we have seen a couple cleaning up the corner stall which was left empty for some time. That particular evening, I saw that the stall has started its business. It is selling Hakka Vegetarian Tea Rice or Vegetarian Lui Cha (in Chinese) which is a speciality of the Hakka people.
I like Lui Cha and I walked over to order a set for myself.
My hubby doesn't like Lui Cha because it has a green taste that comes from the many types of raw veggie and herbs.
A bowl of white rice with generous toppings of goodies which almost covered the rice. The goodies consist of preserved radish (choy poh), green vegetables, and many others, all finely cut. It also included toasted peanuts, sesame seeds & chili padi, etc.
A bowl of pounded or blended herbal green tea or soup to go with the rice.
Some likes to eat the rice and soup alternately but some like me, prefer to pour the tea over the rice and eat it together. Every mouthful is full of chewy bite because of the peanuts and cut veggies.
The stall is manned by a husband and wife team.
Since I was not sitting in front of their stall but further away at the Claypot Rice stall, I have to carry the food tray to where I will be sitting and after I have finished, I will have to bring the same back to the stall. Self-service.
The business has just started about a month ago. They were formerly operating their business near Station 18. Now they have moved and set up their business in the First Garden Hawker Centre where the rental rate is cheaper.
My work was to plant the seed in your hearts,
and Apollos' work was to water it, but it was God, not we,
who made the garden grow in your hearts.
(1 Corinthians 3:6, TLB)
That looks like a very nutritious meal. I bet i would like that.
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Thank you, Julia. Have a great day!
DeleteI would try that dish for sure. I'm into more rice and veggies than meat, although I love small amounts of meat.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day my friend. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. Have a fabulous day too!
DeleteIt looks colourful, tasty and healthy! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. Have a wonderful day!
DeleteI never tried this before as i worry i might not like it...
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon, the first time I tried it I didn't like it. But after eating a few more mouthful, I found that it was tasty. Have a lovely day!
DeleteI love to eat Hakka lui cha. Very tasty especially the taste of all the vegetables together. Have a Terrific Thursday tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun. Ha ha I love all the chewy goodies. Have a terrific day too!
DeleteNamcy green meal is looks fantastic. IS it tasty?
ReplyDeleteHello Gosia, if you like the smell and taste of herbs, then it will be tasty for you. Have a fantastic day!
DeleteIt certainly looks bright, very green!
ReplyDeleteHello Mamas, it green comes from pounding or blending of the green herbs. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteThat looks very healthy! I tried leaving a message yesterday but couldn't find the comment button. I thought the 3 dress choices for the young lady were very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joyful. I too think the dresses are very nice too! Have a great day!
DeleteIt's certainly very colourful for a meal.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. Have a lovely day!
DeleteThis is a very healthy food but sad to say I dislike it. My hub would love this as he is a Hakka.
ReplyDeleteHello Irene, ha ha you either like or dislike this food. My hubby dislike it, he won't even taste it because the green soup frightens him.
DeleteMe too...I don't know how to appreciate the green soup...smell green :)
ReplyDeleteHello Elin, yes, some cannot stand the strong smell of green and also the smell of Thai basil. Have a happy day!
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteI've not tasted this authentic Hakka food and haven't seen my in-law made this dish.It looks healthy with veggie and crunchy peanuts.
Hello Karen, I heard that there's a lot of work involved in preparing this dish. Now I have grown to appreciate this dish. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteOh, this is lovely. I like eating this, but it's a rare find. The places I know that have this is located a distance away from home. I come from a Hakka family. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. We have a few places selling this but not every place has nice lui cha. Have a lovely day!
DeleteMany have asked me to try this but till today i still dont dare. Maybe coz too much green color
ReplyDeleteLol! You are not alone, many of my friends do not dare try this and some do not like it. Like you said, the green colour scares them. Have a beautiful day!
DeleteNancy, I've always been curious about lui cha but I am scared that I might not like the taste. Maybe it's an acquired taste, may not taste nice at first but grows on you?
ReplyDeleteHello Phong Hong, I think its an acquired taste in my case. Have a great day!
DeleteDelicias bem coloridas.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Thank you, Francisco. Have a happy day!
DeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. Have a fantastic day!
DeleteThat green stuff sure looks 'kau'! Really good value for money hehe.
ReplyDeleteHello Stacy, that bowl of green stuff is really "kau" and its full of nutrition. Have a lovely weekend!
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