Monday, April 25, 2011

Sarawak



Sarawak Borneo
~where adventure live~


Sarawak is home to 28 ethnic groups; each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. The Ibans form the major ethnic group on this land with about 30.1 per cent of the total population for the year 2000 census. The Chinese who generally live in the cities are the second largest group at 26.7 per cent, followed by the Bidayuh, Melanau and other native tribes of Sarawak. The Malays also constitute a large portion (23 per cent) of the population as well, mainly concentrated along the coast.
Base from my own personal experience, Sarawak is really beyond my expectation, the breathtaking view of the beach, the green and fresh air at the rain forest and the multi diversity of races and ethnics really catching the eye of every tourist lens.

From pristine underwater marine life and untouched coral reefs to rich heritage and from wilderness to modern city landscape, Sarawak is a potpourri of experiences appreciated by travelers from all over the world. Head into Sarawak's interiors and your heartbeat will flutter at the fascinating and enchanting dances of the multi-ethnic tribes living harmoniously with each other. Feel the different, And touch beauty by yourself.


Special food that you don't want to miss out


Kek Lapis Sarawak

In Malay language, they are known as Kek Lapis Sarawak, Kek Lapis Moden Sarawak, Kek Sarawak or Kek Lapis.Sarawakian modern layered cakes can be divided into two categories: cakes with ordinary layers and cakes with patterns, motifs, or shapes. All must have at least two colors. The cake can be baked in an oven or microwave. The batter uses Butter or Vegetable oil, milk and Oil, and requires a strong arm or electric mixer to be properly prepared. The baked cake has a high, firm texture and the layers are fastened together with Jam or a similarly sticky sweet substance. More detailed cakes often require special moulds to maintain the perfect layer thickness. Kek lapis Sarawak is so different with any other cakes offer in the market, it is specially made by the Sarawakian and most people that has taste the kek lapis will love it at the first bite. I went to their Factory in Kuching. The process of making this wonderful dishes is quite hard. but it's worth with the beautiful taste. don't forget to but Kek lapis if you go to Sarawak, you will feel the different...

Sarawak Laksa


Sarawak Laksa are also another authentic Kuching dish. It is prepared of rice vermicelli and mixed with prawn paste, topped with fried eggs cut into thin slices, bean sprouts, soft chicken slices and juicy prawns. It is really amazing!!

Kolok Mee

Kolok Mee. Prepared of dried yellow egg noodle with barbequed slices of pork and minced meat, it is mixed with vinegar and meat sauce to give it a salty taste. Moreover, it is topped with chicken slices or prawns depending on your choice. This dish is available for breakfast, lunch or dinner as it is a very common dish in Kuching. So simple to prepare and so delicious that you will not want to miss this one. Kolok mee is a must for the local citizen of Sarawak especially in Kuching. This Dishes can also be found during "kenduri" or any special occasion. I personally love this meal... it was really nice.

Umai
Umai is a traditional delicacy prepared out of raw fish and consumed in the form of salad. Several different types of raw fishes are used for preparing Umai. Umai preparation can be of two types- one where you can have plain sliced fish with spicy chili sauce and the other where small pieces of raw fish are mixed with lime juice, sliced onions, chilies, sugar and salt. T

his dish is common among Melanau fishermen who tend to eat it in their boat.



Map Of Sarawak



Sarawak is situated on the island of Borneo, and is one of the two states that make up East Malaysia. Sarawak and Sabah are separated from West Malaysia (Peninsula Malaysia) by the South China Sea about 600 km away. With an area of 124,449.51 square km, Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia, making up some 37.5 per cent of the country's total area.

The State is bounded on the north and northwest by the South China Sea, the northeast by Sabah and Brunei Darussalam, which forms a double enclave, and the south by Kalimantan, Indonesia. Sarawak can be classified into three terrain groups: the alluvial coastal plain, the mountainous interior and the central undulating belt. Sarawak's highest point is Gunung Murut (2,434 m). Malaysia's longest river, the Batang Rajang, glides through the State.



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