EAT IN BRUNEI(BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN)

(Nasi katok Brunei first row & second down row is Ayam Penyet)

Katok is actually "ketuk" in the Malay language, and it means knock. There is a story behind the name Nasi Katok. It was begun by a couple of teenagers who were feeling very hungry after a midnight practice. They went to a place where they normally bought their food. This place was actually a residential house, which offered Nasi bungkus (a pack of rice with chicken and egg) even in the middle of the night. At any time you could just Katok (knock) on their door, and the owner will come up with fresh hot Nasi Katok. And that's how it became Nasi Katok.Nasi katok are budget meals that you can find it in any food stalls.BND 1.00per packet,and besides that there are some other meals also popular in Brunei like Ayam Penyet. Ayam Penyet made from deep fried chicken thigh.Sambal belacan known as(shrimp paste) grind with fresh bird eye chilli and tomato.For those who love spicy dish in their meals,.and serve with white plain rice,raw cabbage,cucumber.Ayam penyet origin from Indonesia,and popular in Brunei by the Indonesian worker.And introduced by the Indonesian worker at any food stall in Bandar.Ayam penyet cost BND.2.50per plate,the chicken thigh is large,the rice serve hot in basket and the raw vegetable also serve beside the dish.