We are enjoying bright sunny days with rain in between and it seems to be the perfect weather for the plants in my garden.
My yellow hibiscus are blooming and the edible plants are fruiting as well.
That morning I harvested the above white bitter melon for dinner.
This time, I used the bitter melon to make stuffed bitter melon.
Ingredients for stuffing: fish paste, minced pork, chopped carrot and red chillies, spring onions, etc.
I also harvested the above angled luffa to make another dish.
I cooked the luffa with fresh prawns, carrot slices and eggs.
And I heated up the left over curry from the previous day.
The above were for that day's dinner.
Even without eating any rice, we couldn't finish the stuffed melon.
There were 3 pieces left over which I took for the next day lunch.
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The following items are from the National Museum.
Antique potteries found at some burial sites in Perak.
Antique crude iron tools found at the burial sites.
The above artifacts such as axe, sickle, knife, spear head, etc. with handles made from wood or rattan were discovered at the sites of slab stone graves. Iron Age is believed to have existed in Malaysia circa early A.D. until the 17th century A.D., following the Bronze Age.
Traps used for catching fish.
For I am overwhelmed and desperate,
and you (God) along know which way I ought to turn
to miss the traps my enemies have set for me.
(Psalm 142:3, The Living Bible-TLB)
o my those stuffed bitter gourds look fantastic! Hopefully one day I can join you for a homemade meal, Nancy :-))
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie.
DeleteAmazing yellow hibiscus :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Iwona.
Deleteseldom I see white bitter gourd...
ReplyDeleteYes, white bitter gourd is very rare.
DeleteOh mine your stuffed winter melon and luffa with fresh prawns look so delicious, i am hungry now
ReplyDeleteUsing whatever we have harvested for our home cooked meals.
DeletePratos deliciosos, gostei de ver o museu.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you, Francisco.
Delete...I've always had an interest in baskets. They were functional and beautiful at the same time. Thanks Nancy for sharing these treasures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom for hosting.
Deleteyour homecooked dishes with homegrown vegetables are so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun.
DeleteI love anything with prawns.
ReplyDeleteYour dishes are sumptuous.
Ann
https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Ann.
DeleteThe homegrown dishes are always a delight. A joy to see artifacts fro the museum.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mamas.
Deleteamazing post honey, great photos :) really great!
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Thank you, Ayuna.
DeleteGlad the weather helps you for better harvest of flowers and vegetables. And you made well dishes out of it. Interesting antique tools and yet feel scary.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeevan.
DeleteOnce again, I've got the taste and the taste for these delicious dishes :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteOoh, they look really good.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Monica.
DeleteI saw the fish traps used on a TV show. It was amaing that they were able to catch the fish, especially the large ones. See ya Nancy.
ReplyDeleteCruisin Paul
Thank you, Paul.
DeleteOh your dinner looks so good. I'm coming over.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day, Nancy. ♥
Thank you, Sandee. Have a great day!
DeleteIf I were there, sure not enough, Nancy!!
ReplyDeleteNot to worry, you are a small eater.
DeleteYour meal looks amazing! I wish I could taste it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. I wish you could.
DeleteEggplant stuffed with vegetables is my favorite, your stuffed melon reminds me of it and makes me want to go make some.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the views from your museum.
Thank you, Mimi. We love stuffed eggplant too.
DeleteYour stuffed bittergourd looks delicious. I want to try that one of the weekends.
ReplyDeleteYes, do try because it is good.
DeleteYour yellow hibiscus is so pretty and just cheerful, even. The foods look delicious. As always, I love seeing the old items you show.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose.
DeleteI haven't seen the white bitter melon before, it looks so tasteful.
ReplyDeleteThe bitter melon stuffed make me so hungry Nancy.
Enjoy your day!
Thank you, Evi.
DeleteInteresting foods. The pottery and fish traps are similar to those in other countries. Our ancestors were resourceful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda.
DeleteMe encantan las antigüedades. Buena tarde.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
DeletePretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteThank you, William.
DeleteThat is a very nice home-cooked meal indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stacy.
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