Being "gay" in Cambodia :) ...

Receptionist: Sir, do you booked double bed? *smiling and winking while looking at me and dodol*
Panda: No .... we book TWO separate bed ..
Receptionist: Oh, OK ...
Panda: Duh!

They must have thought we are a couple, luckily they did not send two Cambodian hunks to give our welcome "massage" ... or probably he just being considerate and thought that we are monogamous couple :P ..

Cambodia at last ...

After the 13 hours trip (which half of it spent waiting for the next leg of transport), we finally reach Cambodia. Luckily we got upgraded on the bus between SG-KL (Yay!), and manage to have some sleep throughout the journey.

First impression of the airport is very similar to the one that we have back in Solo. Extremely small and located in the midle of open field. Surprisingly though is that the airport condition is superbly maintained (can easily compete with Changi on its cleanliness). The city itself is very similar to small city in Java, very very dusty and hot ...

Why spelling is an important lesson for the sixth grader ..

Cust. Service (C): So Sir, can you tell me the serial number of the printer?
Panda (P): That will be 6801WVX, that is "double-U", "V" for victory and "X"
C: Sorry Sir, is that a "C"
P: No, that is a "V" for victory ..
C: Victory, that mean it is an "F" right?
P: Noooo ... a "V" for victory ..
C: Sorry Sir, I don't understand you
P: #@$!$@#%@%@ ... It's a "V" for victory, do you know how to spell victory right?
C: Yes Sir, it start with "F" right?
P: !@#!#$#@%$^%&^*&(^&(^&#%# ... noo "V" .. arghhh .. ok what else start with "V" .. Vixen ..
C: Oh OK
P: Duh!

Project Planning 101

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The Jongosh Diary: Burnt Paru ...

Never ever fried your ta-pau Paru for too long. It get crisped but it taste like charcoal when it burnt :( ...

The Jongosh Diary: Nasi Koneng dadakan ...

Nasi Koneng, kering tempe, telor dadar, ayam goreng, plus ketimun ...

Too much for the Jongosh to handle? Oh well with a lot of encouragement from the this friendly neighborhood Jongosh I manage to pull it out, well kind of :)! The Nasi Koneng need a litle bit more salt, the Kering Tempe is a bit too sweet and the ayam goreng definitely need less salt!

Nasi Koneng:

Boil daun salam, lengkuas, shallot, lemon grass, pandan leaf and tumeric. Remove the spices and let it rest.

Add coconut milk, rice and salt to the mixture (3 cup of rice + 450 ml spice mixture + 200 ml coconut milk)

Cook them in your rice cooker.

If for some reason the rice is not cook through, continue to cook for 4-5 minutes in the microwave, add water to moist them.

Kering Tempe:

Slice tempe to a small pieces, deep fried and let them rest.

Roughly chop garlic, shallot and red chili, stir fry and put aside.

Stir fry finely chop garlic and red chili. Add sliced brown sugar, lengkuas, tamarind water, continue to fry until the mixture caramelized. Add the deep fried tempe and the stir fried chop garlic/shallot/chili, mix well.

Ayam Goreng:

Boil or steam chicken to get rid of the excess fat (marinate with salt).

Deep fry chicken until it crisp and golden brown.

PS: Nasi Koneng and Kering Tempe recipe courtesy of the Ishwara family.

Hairspray (2007)

This movie came a long way, from a cult movie (1988) to a broadway and now back to the big screen. Extremely good music, fun-to-watch dance, and not-too-cheesy story. I use to hate all Travolta's movie but this one simply blew me away. A must watch!

Achmed the dead terorist :) ...

If you are one that easily offended with such topic, just don't bother to watch :) ..