Other battered treasures included tempeh and oyster mushrooms, yet there were more nibbles – kueh-kueh, epok-epok and samosas – to tempt us. But to end on a fittingly sweet note, we tried the pisang bebola (RM1 for two), a banana ball concoction of flour and overripe fruit. Fresh from the giant kuali or wok of bubbling oil, the rich, cake-like treats had a sticky, caramelised crust which made for a delightful final indulgence.
“In Malay, we also call these jemput-jemput,” Vimala explained. “For example, jemput makan means ‘please eat’, so jemput-jemput is like an invitation. Welcome to Johor!”
I couldn’t have summed up our day of eating any better.
Foon Yew Laksa is located at Gerai No. 3 Stulang Walk, Jalan Stulang Laut, Taman Stulang, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia. It’s open from 9am to 4pm and is closed on Mondays.
Siti Sweet Banana Enterprise is located at Gerai No. 1 Stulang Walk, Jalan Stulang Laut, Taman Stulang, 80300 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia. It’s open from 9am to 6pm and is closed on Mondays.
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