Pucuk Ubi @ TTDI Plaza
March 24, 2009
One of TTDI Plaza's quietest outlets, but possibly its most unique, offering Borneo fare made of ingredients flown in from Sarawak.
The must-try is "singket" (sago grubs) _ the larvae of Capricorn beetles that "live and feed on the starchy pulp of the sago palm trunk" (thanks, Wikipedia!). A high-nutrient delicacy for tribes such as the Melanau, these plump worms were squishy but delicious. Hard to describe the flavour, but it isn't disgusting. Can't think of anywhere else in KL to get this.
Umai udang, a lime-marinated prawn salad. The prawns were fresh and lovely, but there was too much chilli in this. We turned red after a few bites!
The must-try is "singket" (sago grubs) _ the larvae of Capricorn beetles that "live and feed on the starchy pulp of the sago palm trunk" (thanks, Wikipedia!). A high-nutrient delicacy for tribes such as the Melanau, these plump worms were squishy but delicious. Hard to describe the flavour, but it isn't disgusting. Can't think of anywhere else in KL to get this.
Umai udang, a lime-marinated prawn salad. The prawns were fresh and lovely, but there was too much chilli in this. We turned red after a few bites!