2013 Year of the Snake

Char Koay Teow

2013 Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year 2013 - 10 February

In 2013, Chinese New Year Day falls on 10^th of February

      The Year of the Snake, 2013, in the Chinese calendar, is symbolized by two elements – with water sitting on top of fire.

     The ancient Chinese believe that having a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means the family will not starve...... more at myMalaysiabooks.com

Visiting Penang for the Chinese New Year?
Must try food of Penang:
1) Char Koay Teow
2) Hokkien Mee /Penang Prawn Mee
3) Chee Cheong Fun
4) Laksa
5) Mee Jawa.............. many more at myPenang

Also checkout the many Chinese New year cakes and cookies:
1) Kueh Bunga
2) Kueh Kapit...........
............more at myFood domain

Food Heritage Penang

Local food in Penang is a potpourri of flavours and selection - not to be missed. It is the history of migration and cultural assimilation has resulted in the many diverse cuisines and cooking style we see in Penang today. Travellers to George Town (World Heritage site) should not miss out on the opportunity to savour the variety of food here. Here's some of What To Eat in Penang:

Noodle dishes - Hokkien Mee, Char Koay Teow, Chee Cheong Fun, Curry Mee, Mee Rebus, Jawa Mee, Penang Laksa, Sar Hor Fun, etc.

Rice Dishes - Nasi Kandar, Nyonya Cuisine, Nasi Tomato, etc.

Nyonya Kueh - kueh koci, pulut panggang, pulut inti, kueh kodok, mee koo etc

Great desserts - Ais Kacang, Cendol, Bubur Cha Cha (photo), etc.

Check out some of these recipies HERE or ay myFood domain