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Biula’s winning burger Posted: 29 Nov 2012 07:16 PM PST The tantalising Big Mama burger that became Biula's winning entry. — Picture courtesy of AFC KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — Malaysia Boleh! You usually hear that at some sporting event like badminton, or football when our team wins. But this time, it's a 17-year-old girl's amazing burger creation which brought out the Malaysia Boleh yell. Thashini Ramakrishnan, popularly known as Biula on 'The Big Break' made Malaysia proud when she won the Burger Challenge in Episode 3. Thashini Ramakrishnan, better known as Biula on "The Big Break" which is a TV cooking contest for underprivileged children across Asia, was the winner in Episiode 3's Burger Challenge.  She beat the other 10 contestants with her Big Mama recipe, a delicious beef patty served with mouth-watering sauces, buttered sesame buns, garnished with green and purple vegetables ... and won a SG$200 (RM498) shopping voucher.  The feisty 17-year-old lives with an ailing father and a mother who works as a cleaner to support the family of five in a community building in Selayang. When there is not enough food on the table, Biula has been known to go out and search for food and money. Biula enjoys cooking nasi goreng for her family and she said that if there was one person in the world she would cook a special meal for, it would be for her mother.   "The Big Break" is aired on The Asian Food Channel, Astro Channel 703, every Wednesday, 10pm. The winner of the contest will be offered a one-year scholarship at At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy in Singapore. If you want to see Biula do Malaysia and her family proud, catch the repeat of Episode 3 on AFC tomorrow at 10am, 5pm and 11pm.

Eat it, Gangnam-style Posted: 29 Nov 2012 05:03 PM PST The menu (left) and the Beef Rice Burger at Namoo on the Park. — Pictures by CK Lim KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — I am Gangnam-phobic. Can you blame me, really? The innately ridiculous yet astonishingly addictive bow-legged dance phenomenon has gone viral all over the world in the past few months. Everyone from Wolverine and Madonna has got on the saddle, so to speak. Intimate corners abound, complete with curios. Earlier this month I even had a gaggle of Argentinian kids doing the Gangnam around me when I was admiring the view at the Iguazú Falls. (Obviously everyone remotely Asian-looking must be a Korean. Obviously.) There seems to be no escaping K-Pop sensation Psy's "Gangnam Style": I have friends in KL for a visit, and after I have filled their bellies with the best of local fare available, somehow we manage to find ourselves in a Korean dessert bistro one hot weekend afternoon. It is only a matter of time, I think, before the blasted song comes on over the stereo. The bistro in question, Namoo on the Park, is the brainchild of a trio of young Koreans and their Malaysian business partner who saw the opportunity in a market that was crazy about Korean food but only offered the traditional options.  Instead of more bulgogi and Korean BBQ, the founders – managing director Kim Sung Yong, pâtissière Kim Hye Jin, finance director Desmond Yap and Korean-based partner Hwang Qtek – are offering decidedly contemporary and fusion Korean creations. Hottuk, hot Korean-style pancakes with berries (left); Yuza Smoothie (right). During earlier visits, my partner and I have tried their some of their savoury offerings. Namoo's Beef Rice Burger (grilled handmade beef patty and a fried egg sandwiched between two grilled rice buns) is substantial while their Stewed Ginseng Chicken (a whole spring chicken stewed in a spicy-sweet ginseng gravy) is hearty and perhaps an acquired taste. Today though, we are all dying for a cold drink. Spicy and delicious, the Cinnamon Punch with Dried Korean Persimmon is certainly a good way to ward off the heat wave. Equally soothing is the Yuza Tea, a traditional Korean citrus tea, which comes with ice, of course. My favourite beverage has to be their Yuza Smoothie which is refreshing and has a mild citrus flavour without being too overpowering or acidic. Sweet Potato Cake (green filling) and Sweet Pumpkin Cake (yellow filling). There is a lot of natural sunlight in the alfresco area facing the park but inside wood and concrete dominates, with plenty of curios hidden away in corners. The bistro is always busy but you can carve your little intimate space here nonetheless. My friends and I sip our drinks eagerly and catch up on each other's lives while waiting for our sweet treats to arrive. The desserts are clearly the highlight here at Namoo, and a fine way to finish any meal. We start with Mat Tang, a Korean street snack of honey-glazed sweet potato cubes. Here, it is given a twist by adding chunks of tteok (glutinous rice cake) and honey-glazed pumpkin to the sweet potato. A smattering of yuza-caramelised nuts and a dish of yuza marmalade on the side complete the dessert. Cameras and other small details. Tangy and sticky, the Mat Tang is definitely a dish to share with a partner as it can be a bit cloying. Easier on the palate are the bistro's signature Sweet Potato Cake and Sweet Pumpkin Cake.  How to differentiate? Golden yellow is pumpkin and tofu (denser and blander); pale green is sweet potato and nuts (lighter and more aromatic). The final dessert of the day is Hottuk, a Korean-style pancake that originated from Chinese merchants who arrived in Korea in the late 19th century. Instead of savoury minced meat (which is more Chinese), these doughy pancakes (also known as hotteok) contain sweeter fillings such as honey, cinnamon and chopped peanuts. Namoo's version has a nice bite and comes topped with fresh berries and jam. A fine dusting of matcha powder on the accompanying ice-cream leaves a light scent of green tea that goes well with the desserts. They are what you will remember and return for the next time. The meal is over and it's time to leave. Just when I think it is safe, one of my friends decides to ham it up and performs the now infamous horseback dance move at the table. The rest joins in, providing the chorus, "Oh, sexy lady …" "Namoo" means "tree" in Korean, hence the heavy usage of wood in the bistro decor. There's no escaping K-Pop, or K-Eats for that matter. Oh well. If you can't beat them, join them and dig in. Namoo on the Park Korean Dessert Café n Bistro Level G3, Lot 4A , Publika, Solaris Dutamas No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 6411 6698. Open daily 11am to 10pm. Website: http://www.facebook.com/namoocafe/ * Kenny eats it Malaysian-style most days of the week. More edible adventures at http://lifeforbeginners.com

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