GOASIAPLUS June 2018

FORIftar
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Ramadan is a time when Muslims
spend time in spiritual reflection and
to increase their devotion to worship
and go deeper into the meaning of Islam. In
Arabic, the word Ramadan, is derived from
the word Ramida which means dryness.
On the 9th month in the Muslim calendar
Muslims all over the world observe one of
the five pillars of Islam to fast. For 29-30
days devotees will fast, except for certain
stipulated conditions, from sunrise to sunset.
At the break of fast, they will make the
effort to have a meaningful time over a
meal with family and friends. In a multiracial
society such as in Malaysia and several other
countries in this region, Iftar (breaking of fast
after sunset) is sometimes a communal meal
that is shared with non-Muslim friends.
Traditionally, in many homes life goes on
despite the fasting where spices are tossed
into cooking pots to churn out favourite
family recipes for this meal. However,
those in the city have the choice of sharing
this meaningful meal at hotels where a
sumptuous spread is laid out for them.
Every year the kitchen at The Pearl
Kuala Lumpur gets its spices ready weeks in
advance for preparing their speciality - whole
roasted beef leg with local spices - that
crowns the Sajian Warisan Nusantara buffet.
For Executive Chef Shan Fadhil and his
team, it is indeed a challenge to work against
the clock to churn out the buffet spread of
well-balanced assorted Asian and western
dishes that include roast lamb, roast chicken,
whole baked fish, hasselback potato, roasted
vegetables and a wide selection of sauces.
Another speciality to look out for is the
tummy-warming chicken biryani and mutton
biryani which are served alongside the lamb
and chicken mandi. Seafood enthusiasts
can indulge in the flavourful seafood shell
out, dressed in spices that is just right for a
Malaysian’s palate.
When the main meal’s done, there is a
wide selection of sweets and desserts to
savour as one winds down the meal over
coffee and chat. Popular traditional Malay
kuih (dessert) like seri muka (pandan and
sticky rice) or kuih koci (sticky rice with gula
melaka and coconut shreads) complete the
must-have foods of Ramadan indulgences
in the buffet spread at Cafe 5, Level 5, The
Pearl Kuala Lumpur.
Available from 17 May-13 June 2018
SAHUR 11:00pm-5:00am | Price at RM33
IFTAR 6:30pm-10:30pm | Prices at RM98 (Adult), RM65 (Senior Citizen) & RM30 (Children)