On the Trail of the Phoenix – Kerabu Beehoon

As I’d mentioned on several occasions on this blog, Penang Peranakan cuisine differs quite significantly from their southern counterparts in Malacca and Singapore. The babas and nyonyas from the island state near the northern end of the peninsula has their own menu of dishes which are unique to their own culture. Perut Ikan, Inche Kabin, Jiu Hu Char and Kari Kapitan are just some examples.  The art of kerabu making, inherited from Thai cuisine plays a significant part of the culinary repertoire of the Penang Peranakans. Kerabu Kacang Botol, Kerabu Hai Tay, Kerabu Bok Hnee are amongst my favorites. They are refreshing sides which can be served along with more hearty dishes, or good with just some ikan goreng and sambal belacan as part a simple meal. Speaking of simple meals,  there is even Kerabu Beehoon which is perfect as one-dish meal on its own!
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October 23, 2014 | Categories: Food, Simple Eats | Tags: Baba, bawang merah, beehoon, belacan, bihun, bunga kantan, cili kiris, coriander, cucumber, daon ketumbar, daon pudina, firm beancurd, hardboiled egg, kacang botol, kerabu beehoon, kerisik, meehoon, mint leaves, Nonya, Nyonya, Penang, Peranakan, prawns, rice vermicelli, sambal belacan, shallots, sliced chilies, straits chinese, tau hu, tau kwa, telor rebus, torch ginger flower, winged bean | 2 Comments