Conversely, the client’s campus is a short cab ride outside the heart of the city and the on-site cafeteria is strictly traditional Asian fare. There are about 8 different lines to get food from, but it all looks the same to me... mystery meat, noodles, vegetables, rice, everything covered in all sorts of different sauces, usually spicy (lots of curry)... a mix of Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Chinese for the most part. Really the only Asian food I eat on a semi-regular basis in the U.S. is like Pei Wei or P.F. Changs which is hardly Asian since it’s so Americanized. Haha. So I’m checking out my options and trying to ask the Asian ladies behind the counters if there is any chicken in typical Laura fashion (I can be an adventurous eater, but not at lunchtime). They don’t so much understand my American accent so I begin pointing at the pictures. Luckily there are lots of pictures! The first few stations only have fish soup and some fried claw thingies. Finally found some chicken, but after checking out the picture, I decided I may be better off just going to the fruit stand. For this one, a photo was absolutely necessary (click to enlarge):
Mmm Black Fungus. How lovely. Haha. So I am still getting used to the authentic Asian food here in Singapore. In the meantime, I am enjoying all the fresh fruit! I have eaten all of these today: pineapple, lychee, papaya, apples, dragon fruit, star fruit, guava, kiwi, watermelon, oranges, and cantaloupe. You can buy them ready-to-eat in clear plastic baggies - they’ve already been cored and/or peeled. Yum.
Happy Friday everyone! We don’t have to work this weekend (YAY)!!!
2 comments:
Um, nevermind on the chicken, I think I'll eat that granola bar I have in my purse! :)
I've always heard, "When it doubt order the chicken." ...after your description of the local cuisine, now what? Can't wait to hear about your weekend adventures!
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