That's precisely how it went down with me as I tucked into my nasi kukus (steamed rice) that came packed with a large piece of spiced fried chicken, pineapple and anchovies on the side. My rice was flooded with plain curry gravy and a shrimp paste chilli condiment that had quite a bit of seeds in it.
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| Nasi Kukus with Pineapple and Anchovies |
Besides RM6, this nasi kukus adventure cost me many tissues and several sips of chilled water. I would have thrown in the towel had it not tasted oh-so-marvelous. I knew I was punishing myself, really. My tongue was burning. Funnily, all I could think of was, "Yum, yum, yum!". I couldn't stop myself!
Have you ever been in a situation where you go, "I can't do this anymore! " , but strive on anyway? Yep, exactly how I felt. If only this can-do spirit extended to the gym..sigh!
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| Spicy Sambal Belacan and Curry Gravy |
I rate this as one of the best meals I'd ever dapao-ed home, even if beads of sweat had rolled down the sides of my slightly flushed cheeks.
Is there a Nasi Kukus stall which you frequent, that you would describe as 'ada kick' (got kick)? Do share the details with me here because I'm always game for good food, and will hunt it down if I were in the area!
Dapao = takeaway.
Ilham Nasi Kukus, Mutiara Damansara
Address : No.7,jalan PJU 7/16,Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Open Mon-Sun: 11:30-22:00
the pineapple itself is very appertizing
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it was brilliant of them to use pineapple. Went well with the rice and gravy!
DeleteNaso kukus? Just plain white rice??
ReplyDeleteHmm. I wouldnt mind trying too although I do not have high tolerance for spiciness. I love spicy food though. Just that I know I do not have that high tolerance.
Yes, plain white steamed rice, Rose, sometimes made fragrant with pandan. Same here on the tolerance level - that's why I had so many sips of water ..lol! ^.^
DeleteWow, I probably would be sweating with that kind of heat! I can't take too spicy stuff :D
ReplyDeleteYou and me alike, Shirley .. ^.^
DeleteI love spicy food and would be like you, not able to stop even though tongue is burning. My tongue will be sticking out and my ears will be smoking. Lol! Too bad we don't have this time of yummy delicious nasi kukus curry rice.
ReplyDeleteThis nasi kukus is selling so well that they've opened another branch in Selangor..just. Let's hope they open a branch where you are too, Nancy!
DeleteYou did a great job, Sharon. That looks like a great meal.
ReplyDeleteHaha...thanks, Angie!
DeleteSharon, I love steamed rice, chicken wings (barbecued, baked or fried and not too spicy), and pineapple! In fact, I wanted to tell you that I love the name of your blog. Why? Because I love elephants and mangoes! :) Great post, and I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteAww...thank you, Linda. Sure made my day! Wish I could give you a hug for real. ^.^
DeleteThat looks so tempting! I can take some heat but not to that extent, I think!:)
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised I stuck it out ...lol ;)
DeleteSharon, the fried chicken really look delicious and full of herbs and spices.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was yummy and it's inspired me to learn this recipe! :D
Deletesame as u I always hunt for good food
ReplyDeletebut i cant take in too spicy food
I don't if I'm out ..but I dare when it's had at home. ;)
DeleteI like to hunt for good food but i cant take in very spicy food hahaha
ReplyDeleteSame-lah ;P
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