Malacca Review

MALACCA REVIEW

TRADITIONAL ASAM PEDAS

During the mid-semester break, we had a course trip to Malacca. This trip has tightened our bonding and we are now just like a big happy family.

A lot of activities that are being organized there, and we enjoyed most of them. The activity which I like the most is the cooking demonstration of Asam Pedas. I have never learnt on how to prepare Asam Pedas, and this is such a wonderful knowledge for me.

First of all, the homestay owner told and explained us about the ingredients which are needed for the preparation of Asam Pedas. Then she showed us step-by-step on how to cook the Asam Pedas based on Malacca culture.

The ingredients needed

After the demonstration, we are divided into three groups and we have to prepare our own Asam Pedas. The Asam Pedas will be evaluated by judges of the day, our lecturers and an aunty at the homestay. We tried our best to make a delightful Asam Pedas. We corporate among the group members and waited quite a while to complete the preparation of the Asam Pedas. After the evaluation completed, we enjoyed our lunch and shared the Asam Pedas that we prepared.

Asam Pedas in the making

Our lunch with the taste of Asam Pedas

Altogether, the activity is really beneficial. It give us the knowledge and experience on how to cook Malacca Asam Pedas. Thanks to all. 

Prepared by: Nurul Amirah Suhaimi