The 'Putu Piring' stall

You know how some putu piring are either too dry or have way too little gula melaka filling? All that and the vendor’s all too penny-pinching on the coconut shavings? It’s as good as eating steamed flour sometimes.

So there was really nothing special about putu piring, for me at least - until one day I bit into what soon became a staple on sunday mornings . And I thought, this is the one. I tell you, there’s no other that comes close to these babies (my mom and I decided to put it to the test and went on a putu piring tasting survey… What?? We just appreciate good food ok).

There were just so soft and fluffly, and won’t harden if you kept them for later. And don’t be surprised if it gets messy, the thick gooey gula melaka gets all over the place!

i'm totally feelin' the whole lotta fillin'..

Even seeps to the underside!

Not taking my word for it? Action speaks louder than words, and the long queues would say it all. What better publicity that a beeline of loyal customers… and those who just find it thrilling to queue up at the longest line (coz that would mean that there’s something good in store down the line - or free goodie bags and hello kitties).

A stream of customers demands efficient and fast service, and that they certainly have. Instead of the usual lonesome 1 tending to a stall, 4 now engages in their own ‘stations’ - one scoops the filling, the other steams it, take it out when its freakin hot and steamy and lastly packing 3 in a bundle… all that for good one dollar. Better yet, 10 cents off with a banquet card, y’all! heheh…

4 pairs of diligent hands at your service

Stuff in some more please, Uncle

Located just beside Darul Arqam (Muslim Convert Association) or across the road from Malay Village, the stall simply known as what it sells – Putu Piring makes up one of the stalls in Banquet at Haig Road. It’ll be the best one buck you’ll spend on food (I pay only 90cents :p)

Banquet Blk 12 Haig Road,
#01-323

Wedding Bells...

Yes I know this is a food blog and all, so technically speaking I should keep it neutral...

But words really can’t describe the emotions that surged through the heart, when I witnessed what they have been fighting for all this time, struggling against the odds, all this while staying true to each other to make it work – come alive at that very instance.

I had to control my tears as they, with the blessings of the Almighty, were granted that long-awaited walk down the aisle amongst families and friends, finally together hand in hand.

To Ahmed and Haslindah:

My most sincere congrats to the newly wedded couple. Haslindah, you blew me away… you were beautiful beyond words. Ahmed, consider yourself one lucky chap!

Love knows no boundaries, truly. You and Ahmed are truly one fairy tale with a very well-deserved happy ending! You cannot believe how happy I am for both of you. To a new phase of your lives blissfully together, Insyallah.

And oh, just for the record, the food didn’t disappoint ;)