Tahi Itik, Badak Berendam, Lompat Tikam Kelantan is also famous for some of its dishes and desserts, especially for those those who have a sweet tooth. Just mention the name Akok, Jala Emas and Etak and people know they are from Kelantan. Same goes for Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Tumpang, Nasi Berlauk and Laksam. You will probably guffaw out loud at the mention of traditional Kelantanese kuih namely the Tahi Itik, Kuih Kartun, Badak Berendam, and Lompat Tikam. But beware, once you try these delicacies, there is no turning back. The most popular is Tahi Itik (Duck Droppings). It is not as what the name says. It is actually made from egg whites, coconut milk, sugar, glutinous flour and rice flour. Akok is another sweet kuih that has a strong egg taste. The way it was mixed and baked are the main factors that will determine the taste which is the identity of Kelantan. Nasi Kerabu is also synonym with Kelantan. Originally, these rice dishes come in blue and yellow co...
'Ambo pun ore Kelate' (I am also a Kelantanese) Interestingly, there is no way to describe the Chinese community in Kelantan. They are the Peranakan Chinese and are very unique and different from other Chinese in Malaysia. If you go to Perkampungan China along Sungai Kelantan, it is hard to identify between the Malays, Chinese and Thai people because they all look alike. This was acknowledged by Low Chin Holder, 23, a student at a local university who speaks fluent Malay and proudly calls himself 'Cino Kelate'. Associate Prof Dr Lim Swee Tin He said all members of his family speak fluent Kelantanese dialect and it is the language used between them. "Since my childhood, I have been exposed to the Kelantanese ways and culture, regardless of the Malays, Chinese or Thai," he confessed. Obviously, growing up in Kelantan gave the extra edge and he said his life is more like the Malays. This is because he has been...