No Rice

Starting last Saturday, when we go for lunch outings after our nursing home visit, I don't eat rice.

The server will serve two bowls of rice, one for mum and one for brother. I get an empty plate. Mum asked me if I would be full (satiated) without rice and I replied with a resounding yes.

We ordered a pot of puer tea. Not my favorite tea but I don't mind it at all. Puer has an earthy bouquet but the one served here (Kar Hiong, Subang Jaya) has a milder flavor. 

I suggested this pork belly with mui choy. It was a small portion with lots of mui choy and we wished there was a bit more meat. 

I also suggested this French beans with preserved vegetables (can't remember the name). It was quite good.

Our default order of honey pepper oyster mushrooms - this time a big portion. Even then, it felt like it was not big enough hah..hah.. We find this so addictive. Deep fried foods with a delicious sweet sauce always has that effect.

This is my brothers favorite steamed fish dish. Carp with poh choy. The fish was fresh and it was a good as ever. We just need to be careful because this fish has lots of fine tiny bones.

That was a very satisfying meal. I was properly satiated even without rice. I know there are people (like my partner) who don't feel full without rice.

In the car on the way home, I was feeling happy with the taste of the honey pepper mushrooms still lingering in my mouth. I joked with my brother that we need an XXL serving next time hah..hah...