Be it “can” (pronounced the American way), or “can’t” (pronounced the British/French way), I am heading to Cannes in south of France tomorrow. I know, I am really a lucky one.
Other than Cannes, I will also check out Nice, St. Tropez, and Monaco (Monte Carlo). I am getting myself a nice little rental car to explore around. Nice, very nice!
I will probably be MIA–but hey, do check back on Rasa Malaysia as I might well surprise you with a post or two from the French Riviera.
For now, I wanted to share this very exceptional dessert with you, Or Nee (Taro/Yam Paste) Puffs which are practically to die for. Don’t believe me, ask Robyn and Dave at Eating Asia for their objective opinions…
If you are in Penang, or will be going to Penang, do yourself a favor. Go dine at my favorite Chinese (Teochew) restaurant in Georgetown called Goh Huat Seng (I have previously raved about it here and here) and ask for these after you savor their oysters and steamboat. Not many patrons know about these Taro/Yam Paste Or Nee puffs, but considered the secret revealed.
Too far from Penang? Don’t fret, you can make these at home by combining two of my recipes into one:
- Recipe: Taro Dessert (Or Nee / 芋泥)
- Recipe: Curry Puff
(Without the curry puff filling, that is.)
Happy eating and stay tuned for my complete food reports and travel photography from south of France.
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exciting, have fun!
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Have a safe and nice voyage to Cannes. Enjoy your moment there!
We are departing today to Nice too as mentioned to you. Then, I will be 2000 metres above Mediterranean sea level. :)
A bientot!
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By the way, Goh Huat Seng is one of my dad’s favourites! We used to go there a lot for lunch. I can confirm that it’s good.
The homemade version of ‘Or Nee’ from my friend’s grandmom is so good! Not to mention all other authentic Teochew dishes that she make! Absolutely delicious!
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Hey this looks so much like a delicacy my mom makes , only diff is that its savoury and made from fresh green peas. I’m definately going to make those and share them with you soon. U’ll be shocked with the similarity in appearance. But i’m sure the taro ones taste lovely as well. They do look very tempting.
Have a gr8 time in Cannes , n bring back lots of pictures to share with us.
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wa since when have you become the quintessential travelling globetrotter ?
! great then you can shoot some brandy winery pixs and those snails for the RS site, dun forgit too those french kisses , chips , caps and etc
LOL !
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Pourtant ce n’est pas très compliqué à prononcer, Cannes, rien de plus facile ^^! What? oups, should I switch to english ? I was just saying that is it not so difficult to say Cannes ;-) but don’t ask me to say Hello in Chinese or thai ;-) biz
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oh wow france! lucky in deed. happy travelling! hope to see nice pics soon!
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Wow! Have a great time! Just wanted to let you know I am a HUGE fan of your blog. I found you randomly through another site one day… and your photography is just amazing! Not only that… you dishes sound and look scrumptous. Please check out my blog as well… especially if you plan on heading to Boston any time soon!
–Tammy
http://www.bostonfoodandwhine.blogspot.com
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nak ikut! lol.
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Have fun and bring back some good bottles of wine.
The yam puffs look scrumptious.
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I love taro! It’s my favourite bubble tea flavour, although that’s one of the few things I’ve seen it used in here.
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i like or nee for the rich texture and flavour. topped with ginkgo nuts, it’s fantastic…have a great time in the land of ooh-la-la! :)
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Envy..envy…you are such a lucky girl *am turning green*
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Okay I need to get your life so that I can globe trot :) Have a good one.
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Wow! How clever!!! Will definately try this!!!
Have fun!!!
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Follow your site regularly. U’ll LOVE Nice and Monaco. Food(esp. crepes, which is street food there) and wine are amazing! I found Monaco very expensive and did most of my shopping in Nice. U must go sample the food in Vieux Nice and load up on the herbs provence and olive oil. I am sooo jealous!!
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En tous cas ta recette est merveilleuse..Bonjour de France…Strasbourg….
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so much i wanna a piece of it~
YUM!
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oh! have lots of fun..and bring back more food posts. =)
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Lucky you ..!!! have a great trip ya.. ;) i’ll remember the yam puffs.. if i am going to penang.. ;)
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Have a nice trip to France! I wish I could visit the country too! :)
Anyway, the yam paste puff looks delicious!
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Hi all –
Thanks for your sweet comments! I have arrived in Cannes, now in my hotel room, all in one piece. I did have a little “adventures” with my rental car…I didn’t know how to shift my gear to R (Reserve) and had to ask someone to teach me in the middle of the road. Other than being honked a few times…so far so good. LOL.
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Oh I adore taro!
thank you for the yummy recipe! and enjoy Cannes!
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I’m so jealous!! But so excited for you! :) They say when French men in the south honk at you, that means they think you’re hot. ;) Have fun!
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gorgeous… so tempting, must be divine!
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They do look gorgeous and delicous I am sure. Have a brilliant time!
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Rasa, I am so jealous of you! I love Nice! When you are there, I highly recommend you check out the restaurant La Merenda. It’s very small, and kind of hidden, but they have excellent food there!
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Mmm I love taro! These look delicious!
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