Till today, Grandma and the rest of the family like this satay, but it can be quite difficult to buy for many reasons. Firstly, parking is rather limited at Carpenter Street. Secondly, the stall operates in the afternoon, starting from around 2.00 p.m. It's a rather awkward time to eat satay, in my opinion. Thirdly, the stall closes on certain days, and I am not sure which days. It's not uncommon to go all the way there to find that the stall is closed for business for a day. Fourthly, business is brisk and if one goes too late in the afternoon, there'll not be a single stick left.
Legendary Pork Satay
RM0.60 a stick
Yummmmmmmy
Each skewer of satay has about 4 thin slices of lean meat. Though lean, the meat is not tough nor dry. It is, in fact, tender and juicy. It is well-marinated with spices, but the spices do not overpower. It is also slightly sweet. Meanwhile, the gravy has chopped peanuts and is very thick. It is also on the sweet side and with just a hint of spiciness. It complements the satay wonderfully.
Grandma remembers the satay back in the old days as a really delicious treat. She says that she used to buy a lot whenever she went to town. She had even brought a pot to buy the gravy as it tasted so good when eaten with rice. Today's satay paled in comparison, Grandma said. The gravy, too, no longer tasted as it used to be, she claimed.
Hmn. Well, I had never eaten satay here 80 years back, so to me, today's Pork Satay and its gravy taste great. Highly recommended when in Kuching. ;))
I wanted to try the satay last year but it was closed. Have to go there early next time.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it'll be good to know when they are closed. Some said they are closed on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month. Some said closed every Friday. I am really not sure, though. Can anyone verify?
ReplyDeleteIf you love pork satay, may I suggest the stall at Hui Sing hawker centre. Can't recall the name, but it's located at the middle. Shouldn't be difficult to locate since it's the only stall selling satay there. Opens at 6 pm, is very popular with the locals & in my opinion the best in town.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, you must be referring to the hap chen hian satay house satay? That's another old establishment where satay is concerned. I remember when I eating the satay when I was very young. At that time, they were selling opposite the Miramar cinema.
ReplyDeleteMy family and I boycott the pork satay stall in Hui Sing hawker centre, mainly because of their burnt satay (rushing when business is good) & also their attitude/service (they will not serve you if you order less than 20 sticks!!) Whereas the pork satay in Lau Ya Keng (Teochew temple) are always made to perfection and their service prompt and polite.
ReplyDeleteI haven't eaten at Hui Sing for a while, but thanks for sharing that info!
ReplyDeleteIm selling pork satay for 80cent at emporium and bistro...satay elj....very juicy
ReplyDeleteEmporium Jalan Song?
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