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The wife and myself had lunch at Zak's place on Saturday. I'm American and the only other time I've had British fish and chips was a number of years ago at a joint base in Afghanistan, so my palate is what it is.

I personally found the fish nice and the chips seasoning fantastic. Had a bit of time speaking with the owner, good guy. I wanted to stop by as I believe we should try our best to support other expats and I was honestly curious about the food truck. Will definitely give it another go, not sure about this trip as I'll be heading off to my next project soon.

Highly recommend.

Shawn

 

Good Morning Shabbynomad70, Thank you for your kind and honest review.

My wife arrived shortly after you left and is to be forgiven. She is not tardy, she is suffering from violent bouts of morning sickness.

Oh yes, the rubble which is our car park and constantly up and down the steps to the truck for me is a nightmare. I'm only awake now because of the pains and cramps in my feet and legs. However, hopefully all is not lost. Myself, a good friend and his associate have mapped out a plan to , more or less, solve this problem. We're moving the truck to the very rear of the car wash, away from the ever present traffic noise, then employ some type of grass. The rear of the truck will be converted into a service bar leading to the next area which will be dominated by heavy duty bamboo walls and a combination of wood and bamboo flooring , all being well we'll be on stilts to keep our tortured feet dry. Superior furniture for customer comfort is already stacked at our house.This will be topped with a nipa roof to combat the sun and rain. Of course, finance will rear it's ugly head so this will not be happening overnight.
The shabby sign up front is to be replaced by another one, more vivid and possibly illuminated , I'll look into that forthwith.
It was actually Heinz tomato ketchup .
Yep, turmeric. White rice will not be a problem in future.
Your fish preference I don't think will be be a problem ( what is it ) ?
I get a number of requests on a regular basis, yours are easily dealt with... ask "momma" for her recipe and I'll make my best effort..

Other requests.... The fennel didn't, or has yet to turn up. I have a little time today so I'll get around myself and see what I can do.

Beef Rendang.
Usually cooked in advance for visiting dignitaries
A rich and creamy Malaysian/Indonesian beef stew made with beef, spices and coconut milk.

Calories 416 kcal
AUTHOR BEE | RASA MALAYSIA
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. boneless beef short ribs, cut into cubes
• 5 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 stick cinnamon, about 2-inch length
• 3 cloves
• 3 star anise
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 lemongrass, cut into 4-inch length and pounded
• 1 cup thick coconut milk, coconut cream
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp, soaked in some warm water for the juice and discard the seeds
• 6 kaffir lime leaves, very finely sliced
• 6 tablespoons kerisik, toasted coconut
• 1 tablespoon sugar or palm sugar to taste
• salt to taste

Spice Paste:

• 5 shallots
• 1 inch galangal
• 3 lemongrass (white part only)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 10-12 dried chilies, soaked in warm water and seeded

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DIRECTIONS

1. 1
   Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine.
   
   
2. 2
   Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the beef and the pounded lemongrass and stir for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked. Add the kaffir lime leaves, kerisik (toasted coconut), sugar or palm sugar, stirring to blend well with the meat.
   
   
3. 3
   Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is really tender and the gravy has dried up. Add more salt and sugar to taste. Serve immediately with steamed rice and save some for overnight.
   

RECIPE NOTES
To prepare the kerisik or toasted coconut, just add the grated coconut to a dry wok and stir continuously until they turn golden brown.

Nutrition Facts
Beef Rendang Recipe

Amount Per Serving (4 people)
Calories 416Calories from Fat 468

% Daily Value*
Fat 52g80%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 132mg6%
Potassium 1001mg29%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 330IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 7.4mg41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
COURSE: MAIN COURSE
CUISINE: MALAYSIAN
KEYWORD: BEEF RENDANG

Beef Rendang is my Nemesis. From day one all I ever wanted to do is fish and chips. Zak's Place is just a food truck with 2 gas burners , a deep fat fryer and a puny little oven. My days of striving for Michelin stars are over , I tired of all the pretentious clap-trap back in the 80's ..

I'm going back to bed

 

You want them served together? In many countries the appetizer is served ahead of the main course, along with drinks, to prepare your appetite for the main course.

I find this is easily fixed by ordering drinks and the appetizer and then, when they arrive, ordering the main course. Adapt and overcome the problem. Otherwise, you are allowing their failure to be your problem.

 

Ludwig's Valencia just expanded. They now have pleasant indoor and patio dining areas and a decent sized menu. Unfortunately (for me), no air conditioning. The new entrance (glass wall and doors) is next to the little stand where they were located and a bit back from the sidewalk. If you cruise past looking for the "old Ludwig's," you may think it is closed up. It's not. They serve breakfast, but don't open until late (9 or 10) on every day but Sunday....when they open at 6:30. They need a baker and assistant cook right now, and told me when they fill the positions they will open at 6:30 everyday for breakfast! What a concept: A restaurant that serves breakfast starting at breakfast time!

 

We go there every couple of weeks for lunch and find the food, staff and Orville great, and a nice peacefull enviroment in the resturant and also get some extra corn bread to take out to have with our dinner

 

I have come across this here when I am told "But so & so will pay this much" I simply tell them to ''go and see so & so and deal with them then.'' Of course you cannot do that with a Restaurant, but I have noticed some foreigners who come here for a Holiday, do like to talk it up and say how cheap things are here compared to back home, making it that bit harder for us who reside here fulltime.

 

Sorry that I have not read well all threads here but.....

We have eaten here about 10 times and NEVER had any feeling the owner was hinting at donations. Absolutely nothing, he chatted about his work, I even offered some books from a charity I work with. He was most grateful.

Food, company staff and guests whom frequent all top of the line.

 

It's our choice to live in 3. world country, and sometimes we meet a reality, we are not used to. I have phone numbers in my wallet and of course in my phone. It's scary to think what will happen to you, if you end up unconscious in an accident, hope you are lucky and meet right people. I know and seen foreigner run away from accident where people are injured, try it my self. I understand why they run, I'm no saint, but will always stop and do what I can,to help a person who can't take care of them self. I will follow to hospital, I don't say I sign to pay hospital bill, but will try find out if there are a family or friends around, who can take care. Hospital can't force you to sign or pay. I can live with my self after, I know I did my best