KUALA LUMPUR: Many Muslims look forward to enjoying dinner at least once during the month of Ramadan.
If you are one of those who can’t decide between traditional Malay food and modern dishes, perhaps the Selera Kampungku buffet at Crowne Plaza Kuala Lumpur City Center will do the trick. As you approach the dining area, your attention will be drawn to the huge kambing golek, or roasted lamb, from which the chef cuts the tender meat. his eyes.
A whole lamb, slow-cooked for several hours, brings out a delicious flavor. Best enjoyed with fragrant biryani rice and fragrant mint sauce, this is the best side dish.
In fact, with juicy red meat like rendang wagyu kawah and hearty soup kambing berempah, this dish captures the true essence of Ramadan feast.
However, what sets it apart is the inclusion of lesser-known traditional kampung dishes. Enter the perut sapi masak lemak cili api, which is beef belly and yellow curry, definitely not something you see before in a large food court. But it’s fun. Originating from Negeri Sembilan, this spicy curry has a perfect blend of spices and herbs, with the heat of chili peppers and the sweetness of coconut milk. If you are a fan of fried mamak style dishes, you are in for a treat with the hot sotong goreng mamak especially if you have a weakness for squid.
Similar to the signature red mamak batter with a curry flavor, the squid is deep fried, achieving a crispy exterior and a soft interior. It is served alongside other fried delicacies such as salted tiger prawns and chicken.
Speaking to FMT Lifestyle, Adrian Jackson, CEO of the restaurant, gave an overview of the different types of Ramadan food on offer. “We decided to bring food from the kampungs from our own leaders,” he said. “They all contributed to the menu, everyone sharing their local specialties.
“So this cuisine is a combination of cuisines from different states. I prefer to serve things from the local people themselves rather than what is considered the signature dish of the state or the city.
What would Jackson recommend trying? “The lamb dalcha is my favourite. When people come back, this is the dish they talk about. » Lamb dalcha is a delicious combination of rich and tender lamb dipped in a delicious lentil curry.
A true celebration of taste and tradition, the lamb is slowly cooked to perfection, allowing it to absorb the aromatic combination of spices and herbs. Although dalcha is not difficult to find, the flavor characteristics of this variety are very impressive.
Try it once with plain basmati rice, second time with lamb biryani and third time with Murtabak prepared on site. Of course, you can’t miss the dessert! Choose from cakes that infuse local flavors into every dish, such as the Pandan Gula Melaka Almond Cake, the unique Moist Chocolate Kurma Cake or the playful Sponge Teh Tarik Roulade, to name a few. The chef has put together delicious traditional kuih raya and local gems such as black rice porridge, sticky mango pandan, cendol and pisang pengat.
So, in general, what can diners expect from Selera Kampungku Buffet? “I want people to go home with a big, full stomach,” Jackson said with a laugh.
