5 Easy & Quick Sahur Meals 2022 with Ayam Brand

Being blessed to celebrate Ramadan this year, I am happy to share with you on how to prepare easy meals for Sahur with Ayam Brand! Thankfully they have recently released these mini-sized packs, which now make it so much easier to prepare quick and healthy meals. Here are 5 delicious and affordable sahur meals that you can prepare during Sahur.  

Typically,  with some prep the night before we head to bed, most meals can be ready in 20 minutes or less so that everyone can have a hearty meal with minimal stress to carry out ibadah berpuasa from dawn to when the sunsets. With these convenient packs, you can scale these up for a family of four or scale it down for a personal meal that contains a healthy balance of nutrients that you may need to be able to fast. Now, without further a-do, here are some interesting recipes for you to try!

1. Triple Decker Mackerel Fillet Sandwiches 

Skill level: Easy 

Time : 10 minutes 

Serves: 2

Optional prep: boil eggs the night before 

Sandwiches are easy to make, and if you add on more vegetables and a good source of protein such as mackerel, they can be very filling. Here is a triple-decker treat that can be done in 10 minutes. Start by toasting bread, we use wholemeal as it is higher in fibre and has a lower glycaemic index. If you don’t have a toaster, you can toast it in a pan on your stovetop. Open a pull-tab can of Ayam Brand Mackerel Fillets in Tomato Sauce. Take the fillets out, mash roughly with a fork, add chopped onions, and finely sliced chilli, and include some of the tomato sauce for a saucier mackerel spread. Slice a large tomato into thick rings. Wash a large handful of lettuce, dry with kitchen towels.

Set three slices of toast on a plate. On the first slice add a few large lettuce leaves and top with two slices of tomato, then cover with another slice of toast. Next, add two heaped tablespoons of your mackerel mix and spread it out. Optional add-ons: a slice of cheese, a fried egg, or sliced boiled egg. Cover with the remaining slice of toast. Repeat for another triple-decker mackerel fillet sandwich.

2. Nasi Lemak with Fried Chilli Sardines 

Skill level: Easy 

Time : 10 minutes 

Serves : 2

Prep required: Make Nasi Lemak and boil eggs the night before

Cook some nasi lemak the night before – simply add one pack of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk to replace a cup of water when boiling rice, add some pandan leaves and a few slices of ginger. Optional: boil one egg per person the night before.

In the morning, open a can of Ayam Brand Fried Chilli Sardines. Place your nasi lemak on a plate, add two to three fried Chilli sardines at the side, spoon a little of the chilli gravy on the rice if you like it spicy, add sliced boiled egg and microwave for two minutes on medium. Wash and slice cucumber, tomatoes or other ulam as your side dish, add peanuts and fried ikan bilis if available.

3. Ayam Brand Pasta Surprise 

Skill level: Easy 
Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 (leftovers make a tasty Buka Puasa meal) 

This is a go-to meal whenever I’m short of time and is a great addition to your Sahur recipes. Boil pasta and in another pan, empty out two cans of Ayam Brand Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and fry some garlic in the oil. Add finely sliced chili padi, diced carrots, and a can of drained Ayam Brand Garden Peas, fry until lightly cooked. Next, add a pack of Ayam Brand Chopped Tomato and bring to the boil. Once pasta is done, use kitchen tongs to move pasta to the saucepan. Add a quarter cup of pasta water for a silkier sauce. Stir well until pasta is well coated, dish out onto plates, and ready to serve. You can add some coriander leaves to make it fancy.

4. Fried Sardines and Chips with Peas

Skill level : Easy 
Time: 15 minutes 
Serves : 2 

This is a super easy version of fish and chip that makes a very tasty and impressive-looking Sahur meal. Air-fry enough chips (ready-to-fry frozen French fries or wedges are convenient) for each person. At the same time, open a can of Ayam Brand Garden Peas, drain then add some mint or basil for acidic brightness. Microwave on medium for two minutes until hot. Open a can of Ayam Brand Fried Sardines in Chilli Oil, dip the fillets into tempura batter, and fry until golden. Place two to three fillets on a plate, add the garden peas as a side, then add air-fried chips. Serve with tomato ketchup or chilli sauce. You can top the chips/fries with vinegar or pepper to taste.

5. Thai Curry with Rice 

Skill level : Easy 
Time : 15 minutes 
Serves: 2 to 3 adults 

Some of us need rice and curry at Sahur to fuel our day during Ramadan. While it may seem daunting to whip up a curry/gulai at 4am, Ayam Brand makes it easy. In a pan heat a tablespoon of cooking oil, add two 50gram packs of Ayam Brand Thai Curry Paste of your choice (there’s Green Curry, Red Curry, and Yellow Curry), and fry until fragrant for around 30 seconds. Add 200 to 400 grams of chicken, beef or seafood (smaller cubes or slices cook more quickly), fry until tender, then pour in 200ml of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk. Add vegetables of your choice such as carrots, ladies’ fingers, eggplant, or tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer for five minutes. 

Take what you can use and make it your own. Please season to taste with pepper, salt, sugar, tamarind, vinegar, or other condiments if you want a stronger taste. All Ayam Brand products are Halal, preservative-free, MSG-free, non-GMO with no added flavouring or colouring for healthier, more convenient meals. The fish products are packed with protein, Omega 3 and calcium, while the coconut milk is as good as fresh and equivalent to one fresh coconut.

Ramadan Contest Alert!

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Kontiki Juadan Kampung Buffet | Ramadan Malaysian cuisine 8th April till 2 May 2022

Honest review at Kontiki The Federal KL Hotel

I have been missing the buka puasa sessions after the long hiatus of being locked at home for the sake of safety. Lucky enough that we’re at the endamic stage where everyone is slowly accepting the new norm. With that being said, my choice of having a decent family buffet iftar would be at none other Kontiki at The Federal KL. This year, Kontiki celebrates rich culture of Malaysian cuisine which will be available from 8 April - 2 May 2022. Without further ado, let me share you my review on the spread. 

The Grilled seafood, Satay and Grille Lamb Section
(lamb was all gone by the time i got time to take a photo)

The main entrance to Kontiki

The Ox tail, Dim Sum, lok-lok and yong tau fu section

A mandatory with the queen of my heart

One for the memories

To celebrate a whole new year, Kontiki at The Federal Kuala Lumpur shares a spread that represents a celebration to embrace togetherness and gratitude. For those looking to spoil their tastebuds with a variety of flavors, you can start making your reservations from 8 April till 2 May 2022 to enjoy the spread prepared by Kontiki. I decided to go with my mother and sister, cause I wanted to enjoy the spread with the people I love most. 

The sashimi and sushi section (There was salmon earlier)

Ikan Bakar section

The popular Fish Head Curry! *Must try

Butter Chili Prawn

Seafood on ice

When we cant decide where to start, we feed the camera first!

Inspired by the rich melting pot of cultures of Malaysia, the chefs at Kontiki prepared a buffet dinner spread which includes traditional Malaysian dishes as the main highlights and, not forgetting the Japanese and Western favorites to choose from. My personal highlights that really attracted my attention while i was there was the Fish Head Curry, the Butter Chili Prawn, the Grilled Lamb slices, the Roast Beef, The Fresh Cut Sashimi based on request, and the Oxtail Soup! I wish I took more photos of it cause it was really REALLY good! 

There's a salad bar as appatizers

Tons of ready made salad for you to try

And being Malaysia, how can we live without the ulam?

Will be topped up when it runs out! 

On top of that, there were a lot of authentic Kampung delicacies to indulge into, and not to forget the traditional delights to compliment your meal for the night. There was an ulam spread, some pulut lemang, kerabu and so much more that I'm pretty sure you would be spoilt for choices while youre there. I had a hard time trying to decided on where to start, and if you're there, you would know why. It was just a lot to really take in with the variety that they offer, especially when youre coming with an empty stomach, everything looks tempting! 

The Tunku's Favourite' Cuisine

Daging Salai Siam *My personal fave

Ketam Chili

Sambal Sotong

Yes, i tried it and loved it like a Prime Minister

A special spread that I enjoyed the most was that they included an ever-lasting favorite from Tunku's Kitchen which belonged to Malaysia's beloved first Prime Minister, Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. Every night, they will offer different dishes of Tunku's favorites, but for tonight, i got to try the Daging Gulai Siam, Ketam Cili, and Sotong Sambal which had just the right kick of creamy, spicy, and sourish goodness! Between the three, I would have to say my personal favorite was the Daging Gulai Siam. I was told that The Favourite Dishes from the Tunku’s Kitchen or Hidangan Kegemaran Dari Dapur Tunku, most importantly, this legacy cookbook is our Federal Hotels International and The Federal Kuala Lumpur’s tribute dedicated to our Malaysia’s beloved first Prime Minister or our Father of Independence, Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Pari Asam Pedas

Yong Tau Fu Station

Lok-lok station

They have Hainanese chicken rice *Kids favourite

Lady Fingers in dried curry

Bone-Marrow Soup or Sup Tulang

At Kontiki, it will surely offer you a bountiful spread of break-fast-centric, traditional dishes and relish in harmoniously balanced flavors that are distinctively Malaysian with a thoughtfully curated buffet of age-old kampung recipes, and rending cooked in great aromas of spices, homely made by traditional flavors that have been passed down through generations. A full range of food stations, serving a vast of Malaysian, Asian, Japanese, and international favorites like satay, noodles, soup to the roast station and so much more to indulge in. the roast station serves a variety of meat selection to suit your taste for the day. There is also a section for vegetarians for those who would enjoy more greens in their diet as well. 

Kuih kuih manis

Kuih Lopez

Variety of Jelly & Pudding

Icy Shaved Iced Cendol

At the dessert corner, Kontiki serves both traditional kuih to western desserts to cater to and satisfy sweet tooth cravers which will definitely cater to any taste bud. My daughter definitely enjoyed the marshmallows with chocolate dipping the most, while I on the other hand enjoyed their caramel pudding and fruity jello because really who wouldn't? There were also really nice kuih which you can indulge in if you're a kuih lover, but I was immediately hooked over the shaved iced section in which I could custom my own ice kacang topped with gula Melaka and rose syrup to cool off and re-hydrate the body from fasting. 

Not to be missed, Teh Tarik *must try

The after-math of the amount of food we consumed

Mummy looking like a queen

An overall thought of the spread, I would have to say that for RM148nett per adult, they offer a pretty widespread with that price. I got to enjoy really good food all in one location, satisfying practically all the cravings that I would have craved for the next few days. Haha. I ended my meal with a cup of their Teh Tarik, and I must say that it hit all the right spots for me. Trust me, their Teh Tarik is made to perfection! The night was very much memorable to me, because not only the food spread was decent, the service provided by their staff was also excellent! I was mostly served by Mr. Ganesh which i would like to highlight that he provided spectacular hospitality to me and my family. Im pretty sure attendees that night would have agreed! The venue itself will also bring food and people together this Ramadan.

The Juadah Kampung Buffet Dinner is available every day from 7pm to 9:30pm from 8 April to 2 May 2022. Prior reservation is required and the price for the buffet would be RM148nett/adult, RM74nett/ senior citizen, and RM48nett/child. Bookings can be made via https://www.federal.com.my/Offers/juadah-kampung-tiki-buffet-dinner or you may also opt to call them now at +603 2148 9166 ext. 2239 to book a table or by WhatsApp them through this number +60183712080.

Malaysians Shift Online to Obtain their Ramadan Necessities

With the lockdowns changing the way we shop in recent years, Shopee’s Ramadan month data between 2019 and 2021 shows that Malaysians have become more intuitive when it comes to online shopping.

 

With the advancement of technology and how Ramadan shopping is turning to be more digital, Shopee has experienced a spike in searches for items across all segments on the platform throughout the Ramadan period in the last three years.

 

The keyword Baju Kurung was searched close to 3.3 million times throughout the Ramadan season in 2021. This was a 433 percent increase from the same period in 2020. In 2020 Ramadan month, the keyword increased in popularity by 265 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

 

In the health and beauty segment, the keyword foundation was searched more than 90,000 times on Shopee, a significant increase compared to 2019 where it was searched about 28,000 times. In 2021, the keyword search increased to more than 197,000 times. This shows that many who observe Ramadan continue to purchase products that help them look their best, come family photo sessions during Raya.    

 

Meanwhile, the search for Kuih Raya increased to 253,603 times during Ramadan last year from 58,331 times in 2020 as Kuih Raya is one of the must-haves in the household of Malaysians who celebrate the occasion and hand out as gifts to their family and friends.

 

Consumers were also looking for automotive items such as helmets, engine oil, wipers, oil filter and car wax online. For instance, the keyword wiper was searched 8,365 times in Ramadan 2020 as hardware and spare part shops were allowed to only operate for limited hours during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. Last Ramadan, it was searched more than 27,000 times. 

 

Kenneth Soh, Head of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said that the lockdowns had trained Malaysians to be accustomed to e-commerce and that Shopee has now become the go-to platform to get their Ramadan essentials which were previously purchased offline. 

 

“Take for instance there was a surge in sales for ketupat palas, BB Cream and concealers during Ramadan 2021. These are popular items which users used to purchase them offline. However, last year, these became the most sold items online within their product categories.”

 

On the top-3 selling products from every category for the past three years, Shopee has released the following:

 

Categories	Top 3 most sold items during Ramadan 2021	Top 3 most sold items during Ramadan 2020	Top 3 most sold items during Ramadan 2019
Grocery and Pets	Laundry detergent	Laundry detergent	Sampul Raya (Raya packets in English
	Sampul Raya (Raya packets in English)	Keropok/Kerepek	Cheese powder
	Ketupat Palas	Sampul Raya (Raya packets in English)	Raya cake gift set
Home & Living	Container	Storage box	Storage box
	Pillow	Container	Reusable straw
	Cloth	Mosquito coil	Baking tools
Home Appliances	Food processor	Food processor	Portable juicer
	Air fryer	Portable juicer	Food processor
	Portable juicer	Rice Cooker	Rice cooker
Health & Beauty	Facial Mask	Facial Mask	Facial Mask
	BB Cream and liquid foundation	Shampoo	Shampoo
	Concealer	Eyebrow products	Eyebrow products
Muslim Fashion	Baju Kurung	Hijab	Baju Melayu
	Kain Pelikat	Baju Melayu	Telekung
	Baju Melayu	Women’s Blouse	Hijab
Muslim Accessories	Brooch	Sejadah	Tasbih
	Sejadah	Tasbih	Brooch
	Hijab Tag	Brooch	Sejadah
Automotive	Tire Valve	Sports Rim	Tire Touch Up Paint Marker Pen
	Tire Touch Up Paint Marker Pen	Tire Touch Up Paint Marker Pen	Wheel Hub Centre Cover
	Wheel Nut	Sports Rim Wheel Cap	Wheel Nut

 

With Ramadan just around the corner, Malaysians can look forward to shopping for their Ramadan needs during the Ramadan With Shopee campaign from 4 to 18 April 2022. Shopee users can expect to enjoy free shipping with a minimum spend of RM5, RM10 Ramadan deals and stand a chance to win a Vespa Sprint S 150 with Weekly Motorcycle Giveaway throughout the campaign period.

While preparing to welcome the Ramadan month with Shopee, users will also be greeted by Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysia's Queen of Pop as the e-commerce platform’s local ambassador during the Ramadan With Shopee campaign. Adding more cheer to the festive season, Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza’s beauty brand, SimplySiti will be surprising users with the launch of a new cosmetic range on its Shopee Mall official store. Get the necessities to glam up with SimplySitifor the upcoming Raya holiday season at https://shopee.com.my/simplysiti. 

 

You can also get your Ramadan needs from brands on ShopeeMall such as: Akemi, Celovis, Dessini, Dr. Cardin, Enfagrow, Gaabor, Garnier, Grafen, Honor, Infinix, Kiehl’s, Kitchenz, Levi’s, Logitech, Maserati, McDonald’s, Mydin, MY Mentholatum, OPPO, Perfect Diary, PinkFlash, Polo Hill, Skechers, Tefal and Vinda or search for whatever you need at https://shopee.com.my/m/ramadan-sale.