Sambal Petai Morten Goh

Wash the dried shrimps like washing rice.

Quality dried shrimps are those with good smell and never float.

A daunting task to peel petai. 

Make sure big and young petai are sought after. Or else, suffering moment 

to peel, but, if such as long and agony task being done by all

family members, it will be a wonderful and nice thing to do.

Sad to see my tummy, should cut down oily food.

Transfer to other wok if stuff is getting sticky on the surface of the pan.

Make sure the wok is slightly oiled prior to frying .

Remember to soak with water for any cooking 

utensils being stuck with notorious

remains. 

Mom's way of peeling garlics, just hit and peel. 

2014 Worldcup , July and August, durians and petai season.

Alvin was infected by Uruguay Suarex Syndrome (USS) and he bit everybody in the family, 

and what happened.... 

At last, everybody carried Suarex Virus and the virus spread in Kuala Terengganu,

prompt and stringent measures must be taken by the authority to contain USS epidemic.   

The style of a great chef !

Add in some salt or MSG (optional). Remember to personally 

taste the cooked sambal before adding any taste-enhancers.

Just afraid , it is too salty .

Add in pre-fried dried shrimps.

Add in fried bawang putih and merah.

Fry...

Do not overcook, must pay attention the changes of colours.

Aromatic, appetizing, appealing, addictive...Apparently 

a good food to be cooked, kept in fridge and enjoyed at any time, any place.

Wala, done ! But I have to stuggle with the aftermath of the cooking session,

Cleaning up !

My Dried Sambal Petai must be kept inside glass container, and it lasts longer in the fridge. 

20160708 Friday, 3rd Hari Raya Puasa

Budget: 

1. Satu ikat petai bought at Pasar Payang , K. Trg (About 100 papan) costs about RM20 after bargaining.

2. Half Kg of beautiful dried shrimps  RM24.00 , bought at KT hawker centre.

3. Jane's home-prepared chilli paste, the locals call it as 'Cilibo' , with the blended turmeric, cili api, lots of bawang putih/merah,serai, cooked in with asam jawa....got to ask Jane about this. cost ?

4.

Get 4 full bottles ! so each bottle costs about ~RM70/4=RM18.

Next time, 

Must buy a big 'ikat' of big petai costs ~RM50.

Buy 1-2 kg of dried shrimps,

and big bag of bawang putih/merah. 

Go for 8 - 10 bottles ! Once and for all.

Normally it is more economical to have local seasonal food cooked in bulk, in a big quantity, and the quality of food can be assured for the next few days or weeks in the fridge.

So, any one of you interested to share with me?

The cooking of sambal petai is very labour-intensive, especially the peeling session and cutting of bawang merah. and price of petai and dried shrimps are rocketing as the supply becomes scarce and the demand increases as days gone by. No wonder it costs a lot when eating in chapfan store.

I hope one day, the productions of petai and dried shrimps become commercially available in a big scale as the farmers grow petai and and shrimp-farming is feasible.

Can somebody tell me why petai plants can not be grown in orchard ? and no farmer does shrimp-farming by the sea or river ?  

Seven ways to get calories under control

Dr. Helen Delichatsios is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an advisor to Harvard Men's Health Watch on the science of healthy eating. We asked her to share some of the basic steps that have helped the people she treats get their calorie intake under control and start to lose weight.

1. Target calorie-dense foods:

Reduce calorie-dense foods like soft drinks with
1.1 added sugar,
1.2 baked goods,
1.3 caffeinated beverages sweetened with sugar, and
1.4 alcohol.

"People aren't always aware of the calories they are getting from snacks or drinks," Dr. Delichatsios says. "For example, alcohol is a major source of calories, especially for men."


2. Start an exercise routine you can maintain:

Being able to maintain the routine is the key, not just the amount of exercise.
保持做体操的习惯，每日的例行是最关键的举动，不是运动量。

"Even if it's once a week, it's good to have that for weight control," Dr. Delichatsios says. Make it part of a general effort to increase movement in your life. In addition to working out at the gym or walking, what you do the rest of the time is important, too.

3. Think about where your next meal is coming from:

Unplanned meals often turn out to be less healthful ones.

People who have trouble planning daily meals can try incorporating pre-packaged replacement meals, such as the microwavable frozen meals many people eat for lunch at work. "That way at least you know how many calories you're getting," Dr. Delichatsios says.


4. Keep a food diary:

Keeping a detailed account of everything you eat for some period of time helps to build awareness of calorie intake. It's also a good basis for nutritional counseling and planning with your doctor, Dr. Delichatsios says.

5. Establish a calorie budget:

It helps to think about calories the same way you think about your finances—as a limited resource, Dr. Delichatsios notes. "If you overeat at one meal, eat less at the next one."

6. Pick a diet you can stick to:

The most important thing for beginners is to choose a diet plan that you think you can follow long term,
Dr. Delichatsios explains. "It matters less what you choose if it will get you jumpstarted—hopefully with healthful principles that you can maintain."

7. Get nutritional counseling: 

You can get information, advice, and support from a variety of sources, whether it is a one-on-one with your doctor, a visit with a dietitian, or participating in a formal program (either in person or online) like Weight Watchers.