Most of us no longer eat merely for survival but for a variety of reasons: To boost our mood, flaunt social status, connect with others, heal whatever ails us or simply enjoy new experiences. Life’s definitely one big feast!
Words: Alice Yong
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Hotel offers a delicious range of mooncakes.
Mooncake Sonata
Celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar (usually in September), the Mid-Autumn Festival is synonymous with mooncakes – round, sweet cakes comprising a thin layer of baked or chilled pastry filled with lotus or red bean paste, melon seeds and salted egg yolks. Both traditional and inventive variants are now available from major bakeries, hotels and Chinese restaurants in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore. We like the variety available at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. www.intercontinental.com
Rice to the Occasion
A signature dish and a popular favourite on AirAsia’s inflight menu from day one, Pak Nasser’s Nasi Lemak is a fragrant coconut milk and pandan-infused rice, complemented by tender chicken rendang and a special sambal sauce with crispy fried anchovies and peanuts. Thousands of passengers have chosen this dish to warm their tummies on board, especially those who are returning to Malaysia, as it is a very famous comfort food for Malaysians. So, do remember to pre-order this tempting treat when booking your next AirAsia flight. www.airasia.com
World’s Hottest
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s hottest pepper is the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper, which racked up more than 2 million Scoville Units. Originating from a strain of chillies found in the Caribbean island of Trinidad, the fearsome Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is a plump chilli with a slightly bumpy surface and a tiny ‘tail’ shaped like a scorpion’s stinger.
Do You Know?
The Scoville Scale used to measure the amount of capsaicin in peppers was developed by Wilbur Scoville in 1912. He first soaked peppers in alcohol to extract the capsaicin before adding pre-sweetened water to dilute that extract, making it barely tangible on the tongue. The amount of water it took for the dilution process is known as Scoville Units.
Hot Tip!
Douse the fiery hotness of chilli peppers on your tongue by consuming milk, yoghurt or ice cream. Dairy products contain a chemical called casein that combats the burning effects of chilli peppers. Sugar is another effective remedy to douse the heat. Water simply doesn’t do the trick.
Naturally Nutritious
The Guide to Nutrition is a handy primer on the whats, whys and whens of healthy eating. Packed with tips, guidelines and meal plans, registered dietician Nicole Cormier guides readers on a variety of topics such as making the transition from being a vegetarian to a vegan, choosing the right food with the most beneficial vitamins and, the disadvantages of processed food. www.aqpublications.com
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