Malaysian Kitchen Angkor, Siem Riep (Cambodia)
So what should a moslem or Muslim meal be? First of all, the meanls should be referred to as Halal meals, not Muslim meals. The dietary standard is Halal, not Muslim. Non-Muslim as well as Muslims consume halal meals. And the meals should noy be confined to one ethnic type. A halal meal should be made with Halal certified ingredients. It should contain halal meat, poultry or fish; fresh vegetables; rice or other grain; should not be overspiced but just seasoned to taste; should include a Halal dessert; Halal bread; and a Halal salad with dressing on the side, etc. It should be sealed in a way to prevent contamination during handling and serving.
Malaysia: Truly Asian Kitchen aims ti promote Malaysia as a leading gourmet and tourist destination. Therefore,, it is set out to venture into a chain of comprehensive development of gastronomic activities that highlights food and related products from farm to table and the use of restaurants as a 'Window to Malaysia'
The step is to set up a network of Malaysian Restaurants around the world and capitalise on Malaysia's historical blend of multicultural groups a wide range of cooking styles and traditions.
At present Malaysia has over 350 restaurants operating in various destinations around the world. Now it aims to expand to 8000 outlets by 2015. Once launched, these restaurants will act as a one stop centre for Malaysia to brand itself.
Apart from presenting Malaysian cuisine, the programme attempts to also promote the local culture and handicrafts, by way to decor, tableware and even music.
Nestled between rice paddies and stretched along the Siem Reap River, the small provincial capital of Siem Reap Town serves as the gateway to the millennium-old temple ruins of the Khmer Empire. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses dozens of temple ruins including Bayon, Banteay Srey and the legendary Angkor Wat whose artistic and archaeological significance and visual impact put in a class with the Pyramids, Machu Pichu and the Taj Mahal. Unlike many other world class monuments, the ruins of Angkor are as yet unspoiled by over-development. This will not be true in a couple of years. Though the major temples are relatively well touristed these days, it is still possible get away from the crowds, to explore the area and discover Angkor.
Siem Reap Town is where you will stay during your visit to Angkor. The area has been receiving foreign visitors to the temples for over 100 years. The town is actually a cluster of old villages, which originally developed around individual pagodas, and later overlaid with an French colonial Chinese style architecture in the town center and around the Old Market. Nowdays, Siem Reap offers a wide range of hotels, restaurants, pubs and shop including several upscale hotels and dozens of budget guesshouse. Often missed are the many opportunities to experience traditional Cambodia: 'Apsara' dance performances, craft shops and silk farms, road tours through rice-paddy countryside, boat trips on the great Tonle Sap Lake to fishing villages and bird santuary, and much more.