Somebody! Stop contaminating malay food. And stop patronising these outlets. Boycott!

[syed putra]

Nasi lemak ‘babi’ vendors experience upsurge in demand following recent controversies​

• By R. Bala
• 2 days ago
• in Lifestyle, Top

AFTER the recent furore surrounding non-halal versions of national faves such as nasi lemak, there has been an upsurge in business as local foodies seek out these vendors.
This can be seen as interest shown in posts in foodie sites such as The Makan Club on Facebook which boasts close to 70,000 members.

A recent post by member Calvin Wong highlighting the delicious pork rendang at a stall called Tok Pork got tongues wagging – and presumably, tummies rumbling.

“Initially, I thought it’s just a hyped up nasi lemak but when my friend told me that it’s constant sold out, it got me intrigued. The pork rendang is really tender because of the pork fat and sambal is tasty, too, along with the fried shallots,” reported the foodie. “It’s a good plate of non-halal nasi lemak.”

Although nothing new in Malaysia, the issue was given fresh impetus when PRESMA (the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan seemingly took offence to this practice of cross-culinary fusion.

He has had to make a climb down as municipal authorities and even religious spokespersons saw nothing wrong with vendor’s business which clearly stated it served non-halal food.

The upshot of all this silliness, though, was a huge and very welcome injection of custom (for Pumbaa Nasi Kandar and Nasi lemak stall.

As seen from the recent upsurge in interest in nasi lemak with pork side dishes, it appears non-Muslim foodies have been jolted into action.

By highlighting popular vendors on social media and joining the ever-growing queues, they are fighting for the right to enjoy their fave non-halal dishes.

These incidents are nothing but thinly-veiled attacks on multi-culturalism and diversity. And the foodies have responded in the best way they know – by supporting these outlets serving non-halal version of Malaysian dishes. – Nov 17, 2023

 

[millim6868]

We all should accept this innovative ideas in food ,as long as seller declare non halal,its ok

 

[laksaboy]

Nasi lemak babi already exists... Chinese style nasi lemak has luncheon meat.

You want to add hash browns, french fries or hot dogs also can.

 

[laksaboy]

We all should accept this innovative ideas in food ,as long as seller declare non halal,its ok

The triggered Muslim snowflakes will whine about 'cultural misappropriation' or something along those lines.

I would have added the three magic words 'Proudly not halal' and a cute babi logo to the brand.

Refer to this bak kut teh restaurant that used to operate at Tiong Bahru. Something cute and endearing, which the Malay kids can relate to.

 

[superpower]

Malay culture and food have existed for at 2,000 years. They were Hindus and Buddhists before Islam arrived about 700 years ago. The hunter-gatherers in Borneo and Sumatra were feasting on wild boar long before Islam came.

Why the big fuss?

If Malays can appropriate Italian food and turn it halal by using chicken ham and sausage, why can't others appropriate nasi lemak and add pork? Just make sure to label it 'non-halal'.

 

[syed putra]

Malay culture and food have existed for at 2,000 years. They were Hindus and Buddhists before Islam arrived about 700 years ago. The hunter-gatherers in Borneo and Sumatra were feasting on wild boar long before Islam came.

Why the big fuss?

If Malays can appropriate Italian food and turn it halal by using chicken ham and sausage, why can't others appropriate nasi lemak and add pork? Just make sure to label it 'non-halal'.

Because immigrants are suppose to assimilate with local culture. Not the other way round.

 

[superpower]

Because immigrants are suppose to assimilate with local culture. Not the other way round.

Assimilate does not mean having to discard one's own gastronomic roots. Sometimes immigrant food can enrich local food culture, like the Chinese in Thailand who taught the locals what real cooking is.

Likewise the South Asians in UK while speaking with an apple in their mouths don't have to put up with fish and chips and Yorkshire pudding every day. They still love their curry. There are more curry houses in London than in Delhi.

Food evolves with time too through a mix of cultures, adaptation and experimentation. There's already halal bak kut teh and halal pizza with chicken salami, why not nasi lemak babi.

Stop looking at the world through the lens of religious pieties and injunctions and the world will get along fine.

BTW I don't eat much meat myself but I'll not impose my personal preferences on others.

 

[SkyRider]

Pork nasi lemak, pork satay... etc What is the big deal?

 

[countryman]

Because immigrants are suppose to assimilate with local culture. Not the other way round.

There's no controversy as long as the pork is halal...

 

[LaoHongBiscuit]

Nana Pork Rib Curry at Bukit Merah Hawker Centre is nice

 

[syed putra]

Sometimes immigrant food can enrich local food culture, like the Chinese in Thailand who taught the locals what real cooking is.

What are you saying. It's thai influence that made Chinese food tasty in Thailand.
Tom yum kung, padprick , green curry red curry. All yummy.

 

[superpower]

What are you saying. It's thai influence that made Chinese food tasty in Thailand.
Tom yum kung, padprick , green curry red curry. All yummy.

The Chinese taught the Thais how to boil, stir-fry, steam, deep fry, braise. Introduced noodles and pork. The Thais added the spices and chillies and the coconut milk. Great fusion cuisine.

 

[blackmondy]

Nasi Lemak without pork is like Ice-Kachang without ice, totally pointless.

 

[LaoHongBiscuit]

Pork nasi lemak, pork satay... etc What is the big deal?

i like pork satay best

 

[kulgai]

Nasi lemak ‘babi’ vendors experience upsurge in demand following recent controversies​

• By R. Bala
• 2 days ago
• in Lifestyle, Top

View attachment 191483

AFTER the recent furore surrounding non-halal versions of national faves such as nasi lemak, there has been an upsurge in business as local foodies seek out these vendors.
This can be seen as interest shown in posts in foodie sites such as The Makan Club on Facebook which boasts close to 70,000 members.

A recent post by member Calvin Wong highlighting the delicious pork rendang at a stall called Tok Pork got tongues wagging – and presumably, tummies rumbling.

“Initially, I thought it’s just a hyped up nasi lemak but when my friend told me that it’s constant sold out, it got me intrigued. The pork rendang is really tender because of the pork fat and sambal is tasty, too, along with the fried shallots,” reported the foodie. “It’s a good plate of non-halal nasi lemak.”

Although nothing new in Malaysia, the issue was given fresh impetus when PRESMA (the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan seemingly took offence to this practice of cross-culinary fusion.

He has had to make a climb down as municipal authorities and even religious spokespersons saw nothing wrong with vendor’s business which clearly stated it served non-halal food.

The upshot of all this silliness, though, was a huge and very welcome injection of custom (for Pumbaa Nasi Kandar and Nasi lemak stall.
View attachment 191484

As seen from the recent upsurge in interest in nasi lemak with pork side dishes, it appears non-Muslim foodies have been jolted into action.

By highlighting popular vendors on social media and joining the ever-growing queues, they are fighting for the right to enjoy their fave non-halal dishes.

These incidents are nothing but thinly-veiled attacks on multi-culturalism and diversity. And the foodies have responded in the best way they know – by supporting these outlets serving non-halal version of Malaysian dishes. – Nov 17, 2023

from the looks of it, seems like pork has been the missing ingredient behind its success

 

[ChinaCommunistSG]

China and Muslims are all the same, super over sensitive

 

[blackmondy]

China and Muslims are all the same, super over sensitive

马来猪和中国猪一样都没有包皮, 所以很敏感。

 

[True Believer]

Pork nasi lemak, pork satay... etc What is the big deal?

I have been eating Nasi Lemak sold by non-Muslim stallholders who offer luncheon meat in their choice of dishes as well as pork satay by Chinese hawkers since I was a child. As long as there is no attempt to mislead Muslims that the stalls are halal, I don't see the problem. Non-Muslims like me have been eating both Malay and Indian food since my primary school days. That's the beauty of living in a multiracial country like S'pore.

 

[True Believer]

The Chinese taught the Thais how to boil, stir-fry, steam, deep fry, braise. Introduced noodles and pork. The Thais added the spices and chillies and the coconut milk. Great fusion cuisine.

Almost every S'porean I know have absolutely no issue with multicultural cuisine. I wonder what is the point of stirring this matter up? Is it an attempt to divide us by pointing to our differences rather than emphasising our common heritage?

 

[VanDick]

Nasi lemak ‘babi’ vendors experience upsurge in demand following recent controversies​

• By R. Bala
• 2 days ago
• in Lifestyle, Top

View attachment 191483

AFTER the recent furore surrounding non-halal versions of national faves such as nasi lemak, there has been an upsurge in business as local foodies seek out these vendors.
This can be seen as interest shown in posts in foodie sites such as The Makan Club on Facebook which boasts close to 70,000 members.

A recent post by member Calvin Wong highlighting the delicious pork rendang at a stall called Tok Pork got tongues wagging – and presumably, tummies rumbling.

“Initially, I thought it’s just a hyped up nasi lemak but when my friend told me that it’s constant sold out, it got me intrigued. The pork rendang is really tender because of the pork fat and sambal is tasty, too, along with the fried shallots,” reported the foodie. “It’s a good plate of non-halal nasi lemak.”

Although nothing new in Malaysia, the issue was given fresh impetus when PRESMA (the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association) president Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan seemingly took offence to this practice of cross-culinary fusion.

He has had to make a climb down as municipal authorities and even religious spokespersons saw nothing wrong with vendor’s business which clearly stated it served non-halal food.

The upshot of all this silliness, though, was a huge and very welcome injection of custom (for Pumbaa Nasi Kandar and Nasi lemak stall.
View attachment 191484

As seen from the recent upsurge in interest in nasi lemak with pork side dishes, it appears non-Muslim foodies have been jolted into action.

By highlighting popular vendors on social media and joining the ever-growing queues, they are fighting for the right to enjoy their fave non-halal dishes.

These incidents are nothing but thinly-veiled attacks on multi-culturalism and diversity. And the foodies have responded in the best way they know – by supporting these outlets serving non-halal version of Malaysian dishes. – Nov 17, 2023

What's the issue here? If you don't like this food, then either choose not to eat it, or just change your religion.