Cendol

What sets Cendol apart is the handling of galangal. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the bold and complex result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Si…

Cendol opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The richly spiced and coconut-sweet flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. Understanding…

I had never tried Cendol before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The richly spiced and coconut-sweet taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. galangal is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before. The a mamak 24-hour rest…