Blessed with fertile and conducive weather, Malaysia is home to many species of tropical fruits. And, with investments in agricultural research over the years, many species have been improved in terms of yield, taste and texture. I love the fact that fruits that in the past could be found only in certain months (seasonal) can now be found almost all the time. Of course, some of the fruits are imported from neighbouring countries. But I'm not complaining. Just look at what we found at Bukit Gantang Rest and Relax area (North-South Highway).
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| What's with the no animal sign? Mama was upset with this but then we saw so many felines in the area. So, I'm assuming that's a No Dog sign. Sorry canines, felines rule here. |
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| Ooooohh....fruits galore. Look at that - durians are in season! So are mangoes, dragonfruits, guavas and rose-apple. |
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| Stop by this stall for some yummy dried agar and durian flavoured dodol (a sticky concoction of glutinous rice floor, sugar and coconut milk). |
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| Aaahh....King of Fruits in all its thorny glory. |
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| More durians....it's hard work to get at the flesh inside the thorny casing. |
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| These humongous citrus - pomelo - has bittersweet sacs, either white or pink. |
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| Rambutans galore - red and furry on the outside, white and sweet inside. Ooohhh...that's what we call pisang emas (golden banana) hanging out at the back, yummmy.... |
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| A rambutan tree in the compound. I like the fact that the highway authorities were caring enough to plant the actual tree near the fruit stalls. Mama didn't allow me to climb this tree though. |
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| Imported fruits - longan (left) and kundang....yummy too. Longan is called mata kucing (cats' eyes) locally, I don't know why. Kundang has purple seeds. |
