Roti Canai

Roti canai (pronunciation tʃanai) is a type of Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia or Indesia. It is known as Roti Prata in Southern Malaysia and Singapore, and is similar to the Indian Kerala Porotta. When making this, the dough misture is constantly kneaded and folded over itself repeatedly so it can poof and rise. The ideal roti canai is circular and flat, but fluffy on the inside, and light and flaky on the outside. It is served folded like a fortune cookie, and is served with a chicken and potato curry dip. You eat this bread with your hands by pulling it apart and dipping it or by using it to sop up any sauce. 

Being that I am part Indonesian, I LOVE their food. This is one of my favorite appetizers and if you ever find yourself looking at this as a choice on the appetizer list, be sure to order it! That's an order.

Masala, Woodside, Queens

Below are photos of an Indian crown jewel in Queens.  In addition to the appetizer and entree below, we also got this yogurt drink called the lassi and the mango lassi - and they were both amazing. The lassi is a pistachio flavor and I liked that better. The beef was better than the chicken because it had more heat to it, which I liked. The service was quick and the people were friendly. I would definitely come back here. 

Meat Platter Appetizer

Tikka Masala and Beef Tikka

Wafas, Queens NY

I wish I could write my blog entries the day of, but I'm usually a day behind. Hope you can forgive me! Yesterday was Saturday and lunch was at a Middle Eastern restaurant called Wafa's on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. I've honestly never really tried home-cooked middle eastern food and to be honest, I've just never had a craving for it. Although I do love the spices from this region. I was taken here for lunch and I am so glad I tried it. It was very delicious and I would definitely come back. Below are photos of the chicken and lamb shawerma platter. Also got a salad for the appetizer and rice pudding for dessert, which was devoured far too quickly before I could take a photo, but that's how good it was!

When it comes to food, I consider myself very adventurous. Im glad I tried this, and 2 more types of food I'd like to try but never have is Ethiopian and Haitian food. And I know the Haitian restaurant I want to try to! It's Tap Tap Haitian Restaurant in Miami Fl. Next time I'm in Miami, I'll let you know how it is!

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