The freeonline dictionary has this definition of the word ‘amok’ n “a state of murderous frenzy, originally observed among Malays”. There has to be a story behind the use of that word especially within the context of it being racially applied. More than likely some Britisher was interrupted during a meal of Amok by a riot somewhere in Malaysia and the resultant telegrams got all muddled up. Possibly the guy meant to say Amok off the menu, due to Malays rioting.
wanderfood wednesday
Upma gets uppity.
News of an Indian chef taking out a ten thousand dollar prize for this humble breakfast dish surprised the food snobs of this fair land while the rest of us soul foodies applauded.
Wanderfood Wednesday: Pakora
Pakora is the Indian fish and chips, a hot snack available almost everywhere but so simple to make at home that I urge you to try them! In India we have them with chutney and wash them down with some sweetly spiced chai. Or swimming in khadi, that delicious smooth sauce known as curry in the west