Guys, post your pics of the Food Trip EB held last May 15, 2008 at Nasi Lemak Restaurant along Tomas Morato, QC. Thank you to our very gracious host Mr. HK, Hung Tan.


Here are some pics:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2494296347_61e710e300.jpg
HK with Ryan talking about the curry, i think:Dum:

Chicken Curry from Singapore is prepared differently from what we are used to here, first all spices are mixed together in a blender and is then allowed to cook first before adding the chicken. it usually takes a whole afternoon to prepare this chicken curry
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2495092262_35bcd8c68e.jpg

spices and nuts before being blended
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2494314035_d44c064d3d.jpg

It's close to midnight and your posts made me hungry.

Is Nasi Lemak still open at this time?

corriander, chili powder, cumin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2495143592_0ca47a6a90.jpg

thats it for now, its getting a bit late past my bedtime, more tomorrow:D

Chicken Curry from Singapore is prepared differently from what we are used to here, first all spices are mixed together in a blender and is then allowed to cook first before adding the chicken. it usually takes a whole afternoon to prepare this chicken curry
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2495092262_35bcd8c68e.jpg

wow... thanks for the info jerome... and from the looks of your pix, it looks even more appetizing… :Grin::Grin::Grin:

Guys, post your pics of the Food Trip EB held last May 15, 2008 at Nasi Lemak Restaurant along Tomas Morato, QC. Thank you to our very gracious host Mr. HK, Hung Tan.


Here are some pics:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2494296347_61e710e300.jpg
HK with Ryan talking about the curry, i think:Dum:

Yes I did talk to him about that.. hehe..

Why do i feel very awkward looking at myself? haha

cheers!

ok so here are my contributions.. I didn't get to take a lot of pictures because I was more concentrated/interested in eating hehe..

Nuts
this is a special kind of nut from Malaysia that helps thicken the chicken curry sauce
(can anybody confirm this? HK? hehe)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2494460725_674b39884c.jpg

If I heard HK right, I think this dish is called lahat, since you can taste everything here :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2494460557_b00a412661.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2495281362_017d49e5eb.jpg

wonderful, delectable, fiery, chicken curry sing style
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2494460859_1a6f0645f7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2495281894_6136f555f5.jpg

Jerome, here's one for you
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2116/2494461313_c51f818bf6.jpg

and here's for our gracious host, HK
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2494461033_d4b1042a7b.jpg

Nice meeting to all of the guys there...

cheers!

Ryan T.

@ bro jerome aka joel.... nice shots bro... galing... nagutom ako...

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z105/DocBEye/DocBEyeAlbum2/DSC_2947r.jpg

carlo and joji trying out boss mike's x-wing fighter http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z105/DocBEye/DocBEyeAlbum2/DSC_2944r.jpg

ok so here are my contributions.. I didn't get to take a lot of pictures because I was more concentrated/interested in eating hehe..

Nuts
this is a special kind of nut from Malaysia that helps thicken the chicken curry sauce
(can anybody confirm this? HK? hehe)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2494460725_674b39884c.jpg

If I heard HK right, I think this dish is called lahat, since you can taste everything here :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2494460557_b00a412661.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2495281362_017d49e5eb.jpg


Ryan, these are delectable shots!!!


I regret missing this trifurcated EB.

woah, curry! i can see all the spices haha.
i'll be waiting for tomorrow, my turn :)

Ryan, these are delectable shots!!!


I regret missing this trifurcated EB.

thanks sir dan, I really appreciate it.. sabi nga, looks good, tastes even better hehe..

there's still more opportunities for more EB's at HK's place next time. Very very accommodating man..

again, thank you sir HK for being such an accomodating host.

'twas a pleasure meeting fellow dppers

another share:
curry leaves
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2496492380_58ddeb7a40.jpg

do they serve beers at Nasi? How about some spicy appetizers

yep i think its 76 pesos a bottle, but if you befriend HK he'll give it buy one, take one, hehehe

Jerome, here's one for you
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2116/2494461313_c51f818bf6.jpg

Nice meeting to all of the guys there...

cheers!

Ryan T.

nice snipe shot ryan, btw thats grape juice not wine:D

yep i think its 76 pesos a bottle, but if you befriend HK he'll give it buy one, take one, hehehe

Ah ok, thanks for the idea Jerome, I will try my best to befriend HK :Grin:

Nuts
this is a special kind of nut from Malaysia that helps thicken the chicken curry sauce
(can anybody confirm this? HK? hehe)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2494460725_674b39884c.jpg




yes, it is. according to my hubby, those are candlenuts and he's been searching for them here but no luck. anybody know where to find them here? :)

Cathy

www.madmanscave.blogspot.com

btw, what time is the eb tom?

yes, it is. according to my hubby, those are candlenuts and he's been searching for them here but no luck. anybody know where to find them here? :)

Cathy


btw, what time is the eb tom?

Group B Saturday 3-6pm 5/17/08
1 Diego Danila
2 Ian Santos
3 Jenner Ong
4 Dariel Quiogue
5 Cathy Quiogue
6 Ron Urbina
7 Gwyneth Palmos
8 Abu Magbanua
9 Edilbert Corsame
10 Franz A.D. Morales
***FULL***

Group C Sunday 3-6pm 5/18/08
1 Harry Pun
2 Melvin Sevilla
3 Wilson Co
4 Cherry Paraz
5 Pau Bengero
6 Adrian Rodriguez
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yes, it is. according to my hubby, those are candlenuts and he's been searching for them here but no luck. anybody know where to find them here? :)

Cathy

www.madmanscave.blogspot.com (http://www.madmanscave.blogspot.com)

btw, what time is the eb tom?

i think mr. tan gets them directly from singapore, as most of his ingredients are sent over here by him or his wife

Group B Saturday 3-6pm 5/17/08
1 Diego Danila
2 Ian Santos
3 Jenner Ong
4 Dariel Quiogue
5 Cathy Quiogue
6 Ron Urbina
7 Gwyneth Palmos
8 Abu Magbanua
9 Edilbert Corsame
10 Franz A.D. Morales
***FULL***



many thanks, Johnny! see all you guys there tom!

Cathy

www.madmanscave.blogspot.com

the chicken curry's excellent!

We had a blast this afternoon. Not only did we learn a lot on how to prepare different asian dishes, we also tried out the different specialties of the restaurant. I would like to thank Mr. HK Tan for being such a gracious and unselfish host. Too bad not all the people who signed up came. :) Here is our group pic:




http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-12.jpg
Gweneth?, Ron, Mike(my guest), Mr. HK, Ian(me), Bing(my gf), Cathy and Dariel

HK in action:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-1.jpg
Cooking the cheese...


http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-2.jpg
Preparing the cheese....mmmmm

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-4.jpg
Giving out tips...

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-5.jpg
The secret of good food is good ingredients...

Here are my food shots....sorry forgot the names of each item....also forgot my name because they were all delicious. :D

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-3.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-8.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-10.jpg

We had a blast this afternoon. Not only did we learn a lot on how to prepare different asian dishes, we also tried out the different specialties of the restaurant. I would like to thank Mr. HK Tan for being such a gracious and unselfish host. Too bad not all the people who signed up came. :) Here is our group pic:




http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/hulikita/dppfoodeb-12.jpg
Gweneth?, Ron, Mike(my guest), Mr. HK, Ian(me), Bing(my gf), Cathy and Dariel

There are four other guys (Diego, Abu, Franz and Edilbert) who listed, but do not appear in the Group Hug. I hope they able to make it.

Ian, your food shots are mouth-watering. Exif data does not show that you used a flash -- was that the case?

I can't wait for my turn this afternoon.

Ian, those were good food shot, sayang you can't make it on the food photography workshop next saturday.:)

Dan, don't forget to post your shots later, will try to drop by.:)

Dan, yes I did not use a flash. Only light coming from their front window setup by Dariel. Thanks for accommodating me on this EB. It was well worth it! :)

Ricky, thanks for the affirmation. Coming from you, it's such an honor. :) I was really looking forward to attending your seminar. Unfortunately, I already made prior commitments before the post of the class was made. So I guess I have to wait for the next session. Count me in already. ;)

It's hard to top the pics posted here already, so I'll just post evidence of how much we enjoyed this food trip. Here's the popiah rolls *after* the Saturday group went through them:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_p3LJO3qMcI0/SC8bRjQrJcI/AAAAAAAAACc/46_XkqKd9Ig/s400/%21popiah-aftermath.jpg


I actually feel we underpaid :-). Mr. Tan brought out no less than fourteen dishes, plus free beer and a dessert drink called bandung that was flavored with rose syrup. (Ian, confirm my count?) Plus, there were multiple servings of the kuah pai ti (which he also calls the lahat), the honey-glazed pork, and the curry. So to make up for it I'm pimping the place to all my friends and relatives :-).

Too bad the light was gone by the time we started eating - we weren't able to shoot the dishes that came out later.

Dariel (logged in as Cathy because I'm using her computer)

Group C, May 18, 2008

Traditional Group Hug:
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/Batch3NasiLemakDPP.jpg
(L-R): Oliver P; Melvin Sevilla; Johnny Lim; HK Tan; Wilson Co; Cherry Paraz; Adrian Rodriguez; Dan Pagulayan

Special Thanks goes to HK Tan for his
- Having been a very accommodating host
- Warm and overflowing generosity
- Gentle soft-spokenness!!!

There was just too much of the good food...

Spicy Crab

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/crabdpp.jpg

Harry, we missed you there. The whole experience was a gastronomic and photographic delight!!!!

Fish in Malaysian Bagoong and Concentrated Soy Sauce
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/FishinSweetSoyandMalaysianBagoon-1.jpg

PS: For those who have not yet had dinner tonight, there's still time to head off to Nasi Lemak Restaurant.

i've eaten there 3x already and the food's really authentic! hahaha! look's like nasi lemak's going to be the unofficial HQ of QC Shooters. What you say Dan?!

Alvin, I think we can do that.

We were talking about wine and cheese tasting as a possible "Lazy" Saturday or Sunday afternoon EB, where we can also do a C&C of pictures (very much like what the SSPS regularly does). How about doing this in June or thereabouts?

Here's some work in progress that wash shot a while ago: Onion slices in Dhahl batter, cooking in virgin olive oil.

Somethin's Cookin!!!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/dhahlonion.jpg

Curried Chicken Noodle Soup

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/chickencurrydpp.jpg

Forgot the name of this appetizer (or is it dessert? :))

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2502491300_53923753aa.jpg

Adrian Rodriguez' taste test. :Grin:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2325/2501663085_5bd6de369d.jpg

Our gracious host, Mr. HK Tan

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2502491998_978278af09.jpg

Pan-fried cheese with a touch of lemon.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2501663667_2c7daaaf73.jpg

A touch of Coriander.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2501664091_0cc2071970.jpg

Shrimp Laksa Noodles.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2053/2501664367_a24a769a69.jpg

Spicy Fried Crab.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2501665703_37b457ca32.jpg

Tender and tasty spareribs.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2502494636_96868925ed.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2501968162_1ed77e34bf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2501139109_2c24435765.jpg

Thanks to Mr. HK Tan for a delightful afternoon of tastebud titillation. While I may not be qualified to judge whether it's authentic or not, the food is too delicious for words. Fellow DPPers, try it and you won't regret it.

Nice meeting you, Cherry, Dan, Melvin, Adrian and John. Let's do this again sometime. :)

Spicy Crab

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p52/dcpixel/2008%20Nasi%20Lemak/crabdpp.jpg

Harry, we missed you there. The whole experience was a gastronomic and photographic delight!!!!

Dan, that spicy crab would definitely put me in a state of anaphylactic shock...:(
actually, it's a blessing in disguise that i had mild allergies yesterday because
of the shrimp siomai that i ate the other night. otherwise, i'll be in deep trouble
if i join you guys since most of the food that are being served are crustaceans...:Grin:

I love the [SPICY] Curry so much I spent the entire night.... well you know where.

The Curry Noodle Soup's called the Curry Laksa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa, excellent food!! (Will post the pics later once I get back home)

Pan-fried cheese with a touch of lemon.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/2501663667_2c7daaaf73.jpg

halloumi.. yumm...

It's hard to top the pics posted here already, so I'll just post evidence of how much we enjoyed this food trip. Here's the popiah rolls *after* the Saturday group went through them:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_p3LJO3qMcI0/SC8bRjQrJcI/AAAAAAAAACc/46_XkqKd9Ig/s400/%21popiah-aftermath.jpg


I actually feel we underpaid :-). Mr. Tan brought out no less than fourteen dishes, plus free beer and a dessert drink called bandung that was flavored with rose syrup. (Ian, confirm my count?) Plus, there were multiple servings of the kuah pai ti (which he also calls the lahat), the honey-glazed pork, and the curry. So to make up for it I'm pimping the place to all my friends and relatives :-).

Too bad the light was gone by the time we started eating - we weren't able to shoot the dishes that came out later.

Dariel (logged in as Cathy because I'm using her computer)

Right you are Dariel! The Saturday session was more like a banquet than a cookfest. Food was literally flowing like honey. Now I know how a bear feels like after gorging on a bee's hive.

Nice shots Wilson. I'll definitely go back there with my friends to try out the Crab and Laksa Noodles. Looks so yummy!

wow everyone's pictures look so appetizing... as they should be because the food was great! thank you mr. hk for accomodating us despite your hectic day!

@ dan, i'm snatching the group hug photo. thanks in advance!

@ wilson, sure, as long as there's food! haha! :D

i'm still transferring the photos to the computer, although i'm hesitant to post pictures after everything i've seen here. :P

What the H? my Flickr Account's on the haywire

Here's some of my pictures though:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2505703506_44d7607029.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2504862177_6c64f330d4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2505699110_9ee5ffa103.jpg

@ dan, i'm snatching the group hug photo. thanks in advance!
Me too. Picture grabbed. Thanks for the group pic.:Grin:

sir dan, will there be another round of this? :) *wishing*

just go there and meet HK. such a jolly fellow...

don't use cheddar cheese for the halloumi (use the prescribed cheese(s)) :)

My Flickr's bursting at the seams (almost full)

Here's the picture of the Chicken Curry HK just cooked (loaded with chilli)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2505703570_5126de19e0.jpg

This was the previous night's Curry... :) (inupakan din namin! trans: we ate it)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2505704428_d577c0dfc2.jpg

sir dan, will there be another round of this? :) *wishing*

Erwin, it's really up to HK.

I second Alvin's motion. Visit the place, inroduce yourself, then talkabout food and photography.:)

sir dan, will there be another round of this? :) *wishing*

ej, lets set an EB i'm sure HK will gladly accomodate us

ej, lets set an EB i'm sure HK will gladly accomodate us

Based on my discussions with HK, I am of the understanding that he welcomes the idea of making Nasi Lemak a haven for photographers. The place offers wifi, and is conducive to meetings, such as C&C, discussion of club/group matters, and the like.

HK would like to adorn his walls with good photographs, which can be offered for sale. For the next EB, I suggest that the theme would be a C&C or photo selection session, for the purpose of displaying your photos there.

Hmmm might be a good venue for another workshop!!!

Do the honor, Dan! hehehehe!

just go there and meet HK. such a jolly fellow...

ayt! i'll take your suggestion sir :) thanks!

@jerome: sure bro! just lemme know :)

@sir dan: i'll visit him ASAP (with jerome Hehe) :) Thanks!

erwinjason: here' s a sample menu you might want to try...bah kuh te (soup)...malaysian chicken curry...honey glazed pork ribs...ice kachang or ondeh for dessert...tea tarik...sarap! kain tayo ulit dan!

Hmmm might be a good venue for another workshop!!!

Do the honor, Dan! hehehehe!

Hehe, let's spread the opportunity to the others. I was the one who created and managed the the EB call for this activity (per HK's request).

Alvin, wanna take the challenge?

erwinjason: here' s a sample menu you might want to try...bah kuh te (soup)...malaysian chicken curry...honey glazed pork ribs...ice kachang or ondeh for dessert...tea tarik...sarap!

now im hungry! :D thanks for the tip sir Alvin! :)

now im hungry! :D thanks for the tip sir Alvin! :)


Well if you are all planning another EB at Nasi, Im just a Text away...:Grin:

Johnny, this is your chance to take the lead in starting an EB!!!! heheh

Johnny, this is your chance to take the lead in starting an EB!!!! heheh


Sir dan, you are the right person to lead another EB,
I will just be glad to participate :D

Ano ba gusto ninyo gawin? Let's just set a date and eat there and talk shop then plan the eb! but that has got to wait. I'm off on vacation this weekend until next!

Ano ba gusto ninyo gawin? Let's just set a date and eat there and talk shop then plan the eb! but that has got to wait. I'm off on vacation this weekend until next!

For Discussion in Meeting:
1. Ways to reciprocate HK's generosity. Specifically how to, who will, and when to submit photos for display at Nasi Lemak's walls
2. Next EB date, theme, and venue

Suggested themes and venue (weekends, if possible)
1. Food photography at Nasi Lemak
2. Bait Fishing/Nature at La Mesa Dam
3. Tomas Morato street scenes at, where else but, Tomas Morato
4. C&C session at Nasi Lemak

Count me in. :)

Count me in. :)

Now's your chance to help organize.

Alvin, you now have a VA:D:D:D:D

@dan: hahaha! okay, but gusto ko model shoot at nasi lemak!

@dan: hahaha! okay, but gusto ko model shoot at nasi lemak!

Is that possible :Grin: a model shoot at Nasi...
I think this is the perfect EB complete with foods, drinks, model etc :D

@ kuyang johnny

can i, manong ariel and regz tag along ?

you should taste HK's Char Koay Teow, yummy! last month we were there with the kids and have a small chat with HK. Sayang wala pa si 450d.

@ kuyang johnny

can i, manong ariel and regz tag along ?

you should taste HK's Char Koay Teow, yummy! last month we were there with the kids and have a small chat with HK. Sayang wala pa si 450d.


Sure why not, Ill text them, when the next EB is finalize...
and of course bring your 450D :Grin:

@dan: hahaha! okay, but gusto ko model shoot at nasi lemak!

Not nude shots???

I meant, nudibranch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudibranch), shots:D:D:D:D

Alvin, we'll take your lead. :)

as much as i want to do a model shoot inside the premises, time is our enemy. our window is just 1 to 2 hrs and 3 hrs max. besides, if there are a lot of shooters, it will be a riot... mabubulag mga diners ni hk from all the strobes sabay sabay ang putok! so most likely it will be a food photography session shooting hk's yummy dishes. then hk and 1 or 2 more judges can pick a winner and the chosen photos will be displayed on the walls

i think the food shots will be a good way to reciprocate mr. hk's generosity. if ever, can i just watch the food photog pros do their thing? i want to go back and try the iced kachang! :)

can i tag along too... promise to just watch food pro photogs & i'll be there to just try our their dishes... i looovee asian cuisines... pleaseee... :):):)

how big are the photos and what kind of photos? (philippine, asian, worldwide?)

that is why we need to meet at nasi lemak to discuss the nitty gritty... you guys can go ahead and plan, i'll be back June 1

please count me in! :) TIA!

Hi Guys! long time no hear! anyway, I am looking for a food stylist and printer. One who can frint nicely on sticker paper. Its for the fast food resto. If anyone wants the job Send me a PM. Thanks all!

Miss you guys and Gals!

i think the food shots will be a good way to reciprocate mr. hk's generosity. if ever, can i just watch the food photog pros do their thing? i want to go back and try the iced kachang! :)


Whatever Cherry... this is a free country :Grin: (kelan daw ulit)

wow i just saw this post, nasi lemak is malay food that is also famous here in singapore, i'm amazed it also reached the city.. hehe cool thing.