We woke up late last Friday morning and we skipped our morning walk. We had breakfast in a friend's shop in Canning Garden. And later midday, we will be travelling to Penang with our friends.
When our friend heard that we were going to Penang with another couple, she mentioned yam rice in Bukit Mertajam because she knows I love yam rice.
With the help of GPS, we found the shop selling yam rice. We were blessed with a parking space right in front of the shop. This shop is located along Jalan Murthy, Bukit Mertajam.
We have to order directly with the stall owner.
We ordered a bowl of soup with pork slices, pork balls, salted vegetables, etc. minus the entrails.
Chicken eggs and tofu braised in dark soy sauce.
Pork trotter braised in dark soy sauce.
Its been a long time I have not eaten these 2 dishes.
We ordered 4 bowls of yam rice for 4 of us. And they also gave this dipping sauce. The total cost for our lunch for 4 people - MYR 35 (approx. 8.96 USD).
After lunch, we continued on our journey to Penang with the help of GPS.
Thank God, the traffic was not heavy all along the Penang Bridge.
This is the first Penang Bridge. It was opened to the public in 1985. The length of the bridge is 13.5 km (8.4 m).
Passing by the main span of Penang Bridge.
Our purpose of going to Penang was to attend the wake service and funeral of a dear friend.
The rate is MYR 7 for motorist crossing from the mainland to Penang Island. No rate is charged for those from the island crossing over to the mainland.
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The prices are so very low! Mind boggling -- I realize with everything so low priced people don't need as much to live on, but it is still hard for me to imagine how they can cook that meal and serve it for those prices!!
ReplyDeleteIn smaller town, the prices are much lower than the bigger towns. We were also surprised at the low price.
Deletean interesting shot looking through the bridge.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. I enjoyed taking photos of the bridge.
DeleteLovely post dear! Have a great week! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beauty. Have a great week too!
DeleteVery interesting post again Nancy. Thank you so much for sharing your day. I am so sorry about your dear friend. My deepest condolences.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. We were all sad to lose this dear friend.
DeleteSorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mamas. You take care too. Have a lovely day!
DeleteLooks like a very enjoyable meal & I liked seeing the bridge. Sorry for the loss of a dear friend.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Christine. We have to bid our farewell to her with a sad heart.
DeleteLooks like a very nice meal, and I love your cloud photos! I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you warm hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda for your warm hugs. Hug you too!
DeleteTraffic seems very light for your part of the world and it was something great get a parking spot right outside the restaurant! I think I would enjoy the pork trotter and the chicken,eggs, tofu dishes.
ReplyDeleteWe were blessed with light traffic on that day. There are times the traffic can be very heavy. We enjoyed the food very much.
DeleteI'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, William. It is very sad.
Deletenice design of the bridge.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear. Have a nice day!
DeleteI've never had yam rice but it sounds like something I'd enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI love yam rice and can never had too much of it.
DeleteGosto muito de arroz; mas é a primeira vez que vejo
ReplyDeletefalar neste arroz; deve ser gostoso.
Comidas bem diferentes.
The rice cooked with yam/taro root cubes is very tasty.
DeleteI hope you have some photos of the island next post. ANd yam rice looks so yummy- not sure about he pig stomachs though. Have a great day. :) Erika
ReplyDeleteHi Erika, this trip we didn't visit the places in Penang. Its mainly for the wake & funeral service. Hope to return to Penang for a short holiday soon.
DeleteWonder how I miss the yam rice during my recent visit to BM. Next time, this is a must try.
ReplyDeleteHi Nava, I hope you will remember on your next trip to BM. Worth trying and very cheap compared to Ipoh's price.
DeleteThe pork soup looks delicious and loaded with liew. Sorry to hear of your loss.
ReplyDeleteThe soup is sourish with salted veggie and loaded with liew. It was a great loss for the family and community.
DeleteEverything was good and I want to try them all because I can eat them. Long time did not have yam rice.
ReplyDeleteRip to your friend.
Thank you, Rose. I love yam rice. There is generous amount of yam cubes in the rice.
DeleteI like to eat yam rice but haven't eaten the real deal in bkt mertajam. Hopefully your friend lived a full life with no regrets being called home to the Lord.
ReplyDeleteShe had lived a very meaningful and full life in the short 39 years of her life and she had touched many lives. We will miss her very much.
DeleteGod must love her a lot to call her home so early.
DeleteWe do believe so.
DeleteMalaysia has a lot of nice and yummy foods...
ReplyDeleteYes Sharon, you can say that again!
DeleteLooks a massive great bridge..hope you enjoyed. GPS's are good at times.
ReplyDeleteWhenever we use GPS, we dread to hear the voice saying "recalculating"!
DeleteSorry for the loss of your friend. Love hat bridge we crossed a similar one when we were away. Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane. Next time I hope to share the Penang 2nd bridge which is longer.
DeleteYeah the best yam rice is with all those components!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the loss of your good friend.
Thank you, Stacy. Actually it was the young daughter of our good friends.
DeleteMais uma bela viagem com boas delicias gastronómicas.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Thank you, Francisco. Hugs and have a beautiful day!
DeleteHave a nice journey in searching for a good food. I'm looking forward for a new food hunt from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catherine. More foodie post to come.
DeleteI love your foodie runs. Okay, now I'm hungry.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day Nancy. ☺
Thank you, Sandee. I just had my lunch, leftover food of yesterday.
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