US POTATO CULINARY FESTIVAL KUALA LUMPUR 2015

Don’t just think about french fries and mashed potatoes – it’s time to take the world’s favourite comfort food to all new heights of taste and glamour in the US Potato Culinary Festival Kuala Lumpur 

2015! This post is going to be all about potatoes, potato has been one of the ingredients in cooking for my family's meal. If you love cooking, I am sure you know so many recipes you can create with US POTATO. 

Held for the second time in Malaysia after a highly successful run two years ago, this bi-annual culinary fest will offer up a month long smorgasbord of dining delights to whet the appetites of both potato aficionados and the spud-curious.

I am sure you agree that you can do so create so many size and shapes that you like with them, check out these yummylicious fried US potatoes, what sauce would you choose to dip in? 

Organized by the US Potato Board, the US Potato Culiary Festival will run from 1-30 Jun4 2015 at a total of 13 top dining venue around the Klang Valley, each of which will feature a mouthwatering assortment of unique and fusion dishes that elevate the versatility, nutritional benefits and superior taste of quality US potatoes.

The restaurants participating this year include popular hotels and restaurants such as

1. Best Western Hotel, Petaling Jaya

2. Big Hug Burger

3. Burger Factory

4. Jibby & Co.

5. La Bo Ca Latino

6. La Risata

7. Maria’s Steakcafe

8. Naughty Nuri’s

9. Rendezvous Steak Garden Restaurant

10. Secret Of Lousinana

11. Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

12. The Daily Grind

13. The Roulette Bar

You are looking at some 14 Malaysian chefs 

photo above credit to k.kiat photography

The chefs of these respective restaurants have been tasked with inventing the most unique and delectable recipes they can conceive using quality US potatoes and they will be serving these wonderful potato dishes at their outlets around the Klang Valley. 

One of the chefs who is happy with his creative variations of potato meal.

The versatility of US potatoes has resulted in these chefs creating some truly creative variations of potato frittatas, potato mash-ups and even potato ice cream.

Through this festival, the US Potato Board aims to showcase how US potatoes can be used as a main ingredient to a wide array of recipes from appetizers to desserts. This will increase the public's interest in enjoying US potatoes in new, exciting and healthier ways.

My blogger pal is enjoying her fried potato.

While most locals may have become accustomed enjoying potatoes in their more savoury forms such as fried, mashed or backed, the humble potato when cooked discerningly is in fact one of the healthiest vegetables one can consume.

One medium size (5.3 ounce) skin-on US potato contains just 110 calories per serving, boats more potassium (620g) than a banana, provide almost half the daily value of Vitamin C (45 percent) and contains no fat, sodium or cholesterol. 

Which would you like to try?

Shrimp Etouffee US Potato Boat or Cajun US Fries Chili Octopus?

When it comes to US potatoes, Malaysians will not have to compromise taste for any health reasons. A healthy, balanced meal can be just as tasteful. Just look at the photos taken during the event. 

Baked, mashed, roasted or fried, US potatoes have a remarkable ability to enhance whatever dish is served with them, enhancing presentation, adding value and appetite appeal. A growing pool of research confirms that potatoes play a positive role in healthy diet. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition demonstrates that people can eat potatoes and still lose weight.

From top left is English Curry US Fries, US Potato Espuma,

from bottom left US Potato Crawfish Pie, Spiced US Potatoes with Smoked Lamb Bacon and Saffron Aioli

Through imported taters may sometimes come at a slightly premium price, superior agriculture methods, harvesting and distributing facilities from the US helps to produce potatoes of better quality, taste, versatility and nutritional value. 

There are US Potato & Pear Soup, US Potato Espuna, Pizza with US Potatoes and Lamb, Crispy US Potato Milkshake, Bali-bali Curried Beef Hamburger with US Curly Fries.

Malaysians who likes to eat and experience the difference in cooking with quality US potatoes can find those tuber germs in all leading supermarkets and hypermarkets in Malaysia. Many leading restaurants and QSR chains also serve US potatoes due to their quality and superior taste.

Thanks to Sidney Kan for this invitation, the night where I eat variety of food related to US potatoes. 

Group photo with my friends. 

For more info on US potatoes, please visit www.potatoesusa-malaysia.com or www.potatoesusa.com 

Goku Raku Ramen food review at Paradigm Mall

This is non-Halal post, it is Goku Raku Ramen food review at Paradigm Mall. 

They opened 23 May 2012, business hours 10 am to 10pm. tel: 03-7886 5774

You can easily find the Goku Raku Ramen it is located at Level 2, besides Daiso outlet.

Goku Raku Ramen
In 1872, noodles were introduced to Japan from mainland China. Since then, ramen has become a prominent dish in Japan. It is known to be as one of Japan's staple foods and favoured meal among the locals.

Over the century, ramen has developed into various styles. Different regions in Japan created their own special type of ramen, based on distinct soup types. In northern areas such as Sapporo, the Miso soup is a popular choice for ramen, whereas in southern districts like Hakata and Tokyo, the Tonkotsu (pork-based) broth and soy-flavoured ramen dishes are preferred by the locals.

At Goku Raku Ramen, we are introduced to the "Horikiri Style" ramen, discovered by noted ramen connoisseur, Mr, Terushina Shimizu. The unique style meshes well with the palatable pork, chicken and fish mixed broth, as well as the Shio (salt) and Shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) soup base especially made by the chef. The broth is simmered for long hours to bring out its exquisite taste and the ramen they serve is made fresh daily with their ramen-making machine.



Now let's get start with this Ultimate Black

Ultimate Black RM24.90 (R)

Ramen topped with Japanese char siew, I like their homemade delicious braised pork belly, bean sprouts, spring onions, bamboo shoot strips, seaweed, lava egg, fish powder and fragrant garlic oil.

It is recommend that you have this Ultimate Black with Collagan (RM2.90 for 2 pcs), if you like spicy sauce, Spicy Miso (RM2.90)

The Collagen when you put in the Ultimate Black, don't forget to stir it as it will melt immediately.

The picture above of Spicy Miso is not actual of serving as this portion you looking at is smaller. 

Below is the Tan Tan Ramen RM13.90 (R)

The Tan Tan Ramen, dry ramen topped with stir fried minced pork, cucumber, spring onions, Sze Chuan pepper and pine nuts. 

It is recommended that you add on Onsen Egg RM2.50

Click on the video with I capture using instagram, on mixing the Onsen Egg in Tan Tan Ramen.

The Tan Tan Ramen is not too spicy, if you like spicy, you can add on chili powder which available on the table.

 If you like minced pork like me, you'll like to try their Gokuraku meatballs.

above is Gokuraku meatballs RM9 (10pcs), there have 5 pcs for RM5.

The Gokuraku meatballs, minced pork, meatballs paired with sweet and sour sauce. Delicious at every bite, you can still see the sauce in the bowl where you can dip it for every bite.

Don't forget to try their Utsunomiya Yaki Gyoza

This Utosumomiya Yaki Gyoza RM14.90 (8 pcs)

It is classic pan-fried minced pork dumplings. 

They have special sauce to dip the Gyoza (Miso Tare & Shoyu Tare)

I forgot to snap the picture of the sauce.

If you like to eat rice, check out the Kakuni Curry Rice 

The Kakumi Curry Rice RM23.90, you can request additional curry sauce RM7.90

White rice served with braised pork belly, curry sauce, shreded chili and topped with soft boiled egg. It is yummy curry rice, which I like because it is not spicy.

If you prefer having without mixing the half boiled egg is alright, I try that still delicious to eat. I also tried mixing the egg in rice and eat the texture is thicker.

Love to try more dumplings? Check out Ebi Gyoza

Ebi Gyoza RM10.90 (5 pcs)

Pan-fried shrimp, pork lard and chives dumplings. 

Now let's move forward to dessert, the Annin Tofu, price at RM4.90

This is delicious dessert almond pudding. 

Thank you Goku Raku Ramen for inviting me for their food review at Paradigm Mall. 

You can find the genuine taste of Japanese Ramen now that Goku Raku Ramen has been stablished in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Goku Raku Ramen at Gurney Penang undergo a makeover and transform to Edo Raman. Edo Ramen offers a menu of more focused variety at lower price range starting from RM9.90, yet preserving taste of both the ramen and broth. 

For more info check out https://www.facebook.com/GokurakuRamen

http://www.gokuraku-ramen.com

Dining@Hometown Kopitiam, The Curve

Few days back my classmate and I decided to check out this Hometown Kopitiam, it located at The Curve.

My classmate ordered the above Nasi Lemak Rendang Chicken, it was weekday special on the day. RM8,90.

My classmate ask for extra sambal during the order as she loves spicy food. The night after the movie, she's saying in the car hurry get back home because she needs to go restroom. Well, you know it once you get too much spicy, you'll need to go restroom. 

So do I, the next day. 

As for me, I decided to try the Asam Laksa. RM9.90.

 

I like my Asam Laksa, and I am going back to dine at this kopitiam for sure. The taste simply delicious and just the way I like it. 

We were looking for meal below RM10, just nice we walk a few restaurants and found this to try.