It is that Fish-y Craving this Week~

It is just another craving that hit me this week; as I dream of the luscious thick fillets grazed by the crispy sides from frying and the dense yet tangy texture of the fish paste stuffed in uniform shapes floating in the heat of the flavorful soup.

A choice of the light creamy soup filled sparingly by liquid milk; maintaining that balance between both the milky taste and the natural goodness from the assortment of vegetables added to enhance the flavor of the soup,  or enjoy the clear soup boldly drenched in the appetizing tastes from the raw ingredients.

Pickled vegetables, sliced ginger and boiled tomatoes are some of the ingredients responsible in making up the flavorsome soup; creating that irresistible and relishing taste with every mouthful.

If you fancy more greens, sprinkle a handful (or maybe more) of the finely chopped and flittering hollow rings of spring onions atop the vermicelli noodles and the soup.

The wholesome fusion in the soup complements the juicy fillets or handmade fish pastes to perfection, along with the lightly filling portion of rice vermicelli noodles; intertwining the fishy tastes from both fillets and dense paste molds with the tantalizing blend of sweet, sour, salty and fresh crisp taste of fresh produce.

One can opt for the fish fillets; and be prepared for an adventurous yet satisfying fill with the spare time to gnaw through the succulent slab of fleshy fish meat and at the same time, extracting carefully the intersecting fish bones buried in the flesh. It will not be hard to miss as they are bound to emerge at almost every bite, and a little more patience is required but the hearty tastes promised by the juicy fillets will make it worth the painstaking moments spent on the bones.

For a less adventurous and fuss-free ride, or simply because you want to, one can also opt for the fish paste densely filled with the well-grounded mixture yet maintaining that fishy flavors in that lump of mold uniformly made to one size.



Oh, did I mention the generous servings of spinach; yes, Popeye's favorite vegetable apparently makes its signature appearance here too, are just simply to lust for.

More have been added to the menu; and one can even opt for steamed versions of the fish fillets, or have prawns and a variety of seafood for their dining pleasure.

I still prefer the fish; for it is what they were originally known for anyway.

Don’t forget the homemade sambal paste with that light squeeze of lime; even non-spicy food lovers like me was hooked on that exotic, and exciting blend as it touches the tip of my tongue.

They are definitely generous about this, and you can request for more without additional charge (though not overly so) to spice up your bowl of fish noodles a little more.

Mmmm….for some reason, I am just conjuring images of these as they haunt my mind and when it comes to fish noodles, with the description above, it is the famous Woo Pin Fish noodles that I am talking about.

For a bowl of the hearty soup and their fishy fillets or paste; I will take them all.

*Prices have increased since, and they now cost MYR8.50 per bowl at time of posting.

A Taste of the famous Sate Kajang Hj. Samsuri

Tucked in the eastern region of the state of Selangor, Kajang is a local neighborhood town and also named the district capital of Hulu Langat. There are many things that this town is famous for; food, local attractions, higher institutions of learning, industrialization, and it also recently received its moment of fame with its by-election.

When one hears of Kajang, the first thing that comes to mind is the famous Kajang Satay. 

Yes, it is always, always about the food, and when you talk about a town located in an approximation of 21 kilometers away from the metropolitan capital city, Kuala Lumpur, the attraction to draw the city dwellers to this place has got to be first and foremost, the food.

If you drive around Kajang Town, you will find that there are restaurants or shops with signs of "Satay Kajang" in almost every corner of the town. That is a testament to the popularity of this local delight here, and it is little to wonder that this town is also informally/fondly known as the "Satay Town".

Sate, or Satay, is a local Malaysian food in the form of barbecued meat (usually chicken, beef, mutton) on a skewer.

One of the famous places for this local delight; is Sate Kajang Hj. Samsuri.

It is not hard to get to this place; which is a full complex located right in the center of the town.



They have been very successful with the fame of their satay, that they have more than 10 branches around Malaysia; and even in R&Rs along the highways.

The entire complex, headquartered in Kajang belongs to them and the place is fully air-conditioned.
The place is well-organized with the tables neatly lined for their customers, and ceiling fans affixed to provide more ventilation. There are counter booths designated for the preparation of drinks and the gravy, condiments.
There is a separate section for the barbecuing of the satay/sate; which was an advantage and also a considerate move on their part as not many would enjoy walking away after their meal with a strong scent of barbecued meat lingering in their hair or clothes to remind them of their meal.





There is also a dedicated section for the ordering to be made at the counter, and payment is made on the spot upon order placement.

The place is also well-decorated with their collection of antiques from the past; from ancient shelf memorabilia to ice shaving machines.








First to arrive is the usual condiments for the satay; the peanut sauce gravy along with the sambal (spicy chili paste) and also side orders of the ketupat (stuffed rice dumpling in a woven palm leaf pouch) and cucumbers.





A closer look at the peanut gravy used to dip the satay in





The satay platter; a mix of Chicken Satay and Fish Satay.



Chicken Satay



The fairer in the golden shade is the unique fish satay; which is one of the unique flavor used in satay compared to the usual meaty fare of chicken, beef, or mutton.
The fish satay was succulent and the honeyed flesh was tender and delightful with every bite.




The stuffed rice dumpling




A refreshing treat from the taste of barbecue is the cold shaved ice from a bowl of Ice Kacang (Ais Kacang in Malay).





We should have ordered it in ABC; or Ais Batu Campur (Mixed Shaved ice) which would probably come with more ingredients as this was filled with red kidney beans, sweet corn and grounded nuts in heavy syrup. The usual fare would also include cendol and grass jelly, which would complete it.
Well, I must make a mental note of it the next time.

Overall, the food here was quite good, and the prices were reasonable too.
Price for the chicken satay and fish satay: MYR0.80/stick
There are also other drinks and beverages available; from lime juice to watermelon juice (by glass or by a whole jug), the prices are reasonably ranged from MYR2.50-MYR7.00.

There are also ample parking spaces and as the place is air-conditioned, it is an advantage.
In all, the place was well thought in planning to cater to the needs of the customers and the owners have also maintained it well to ensure the maximum comfort of everyone.
There is no reason not to make this part of my itinerary the next time I am home~

Location: Medan Sate, Kajang, Selangor
Branches: Check the list here
Website: Sate Kajang Hj Samsuri