HARESH SAYS: Let lemang, nature put a smile on our faces
As published in Malay Mail today HARESH SAYS By Haresh Deol SWEAT trickled from his forehead and he used a Good Morning towel to quickly wipe it off. He was monitoring the row of bamboo filled with glutinous rice as I waited eagerly by the roadside. Despite having visited several friends earlier in the day, the quest was to find more fresh lemang on the first day of Aidilfitri — and it was not easy. Instead, I was greeted by rows of makeshift durian stalls. If not for the ridiculously hot weather, I would have surrendered to eating durian for lunch, dinner and even supper. After a 30-minute drive, I found a lemang stall at Bukit Indah, Ampang. It was worth the effort. The price ranged between RM14 and RM18 each — more expensive than last year. How was business, I asked as he monitored the lemang burning on the hot charcoal fire. “It can be better,” he replied. “With the GST (Goods and Services Tax) and econ...