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After a satisfying lunch, we headed off to Pasar Payang (a local market) for some shopping.
Now there are four things I think everyone should get in Terengganu:
1. This fish keropok which comes with sauce
2. A spicy and sweet version of fish crackers
Not too spicy though. I could take a whole packet and I'm pretty bad when it comes to spicy stuff.
WARNING: very addictive, one packet can be finished in one sitting.
3. Serunding - Chicken (Ayam) or Beef (Lembu/Daging)
These babies are delish! We bought about 6 packets and the guy who sold it told us it could easily be finished in one sitting. Boy, was he right. It tastes like "Bak Hu" or chicken floss.
Tastes good with just plain rice or bread and butter.
4. Batik (Terengganu and Indonesian)
These are a must get.
The Indonesian batik was only selling for RM 10 and the colours were just too pretty to not get them.
Terengganu batik was on the higher side and was priced at RM 16-20 per piece.
A closeup of the Terengganu batik.
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Pasar Payang is made up of two floors, the floor below generally sells keropok (local crackers or chips), dodol (local sweet confection) and many other food stuffs. Apart from local goods, there are a number of Thai products for sale too as the Thailand border is pretty nearby. There is also a wide array of Terengganu batik as well as Indonesian batik at the market.
Apart from that, there is a wet market selling fresh produce.
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Do note that opposite Pasar Payang, there are proper brick walled shops in what looks like a complex. The batik found there are seemingly of better quality and patterns may differ from what is found in the market. For example, we got this batik at RM23. Still a pretty good steal if you asked me.
As you can see, the pattern is more on the contemporary side rather than the traditional Terengganu batik. You might want to check some shops out along the way if you have time.
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Keropok lekor is a must when in Terengganu. It is basically a traditional Malay fish cracker snack orginating from Terengganu. While the ones I've tried in Penang were crunchier, I found a liking in the Terengganu version as I found it soft but more packed with fish paste.
We took this photo opposite Pasar Payang. I really love Terengganu architecture which is intricate. This is also reflected in Terengganu batik which looks more detailed as compared to other batik which has bigger and elaborate prints.
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After a satisfying lunch, we headed off to Pasar Payang (a local market) for some shopping.
Now there are four things I think everyone should get in Terengganu:
1. This fish keropok which comes with sauce
Not too spicy though. I could take a whole packet and I'm pretty bad when it comes to spicy stuff.
WARNING: very addictive, one packet can be finished in one sitting.
These babies are delish! We bought about 6 packets and the guy who sold it told us it could easily be finished in one sitting. Boy, was he right. It tastes like "Bak Hu" or chicken floss.
Tastes good with just plain rice or bread and butter.
These are a must get.
The Indonesian batik was only selling for RM 10 and the colours were just too pretty to not get them.
Terengganu batik was on the higher side and was priced at RM 16-20 per piece.
Pasar Payang is made up of two floors, the floor below generally sells keropok (local crackers or chips), dodol (local sweet confection) and many other food stuffs. Apart from local goods, there are a number of Thai products for sale too as the Thailand border is pretty nearby. There is also a wide array of Terengganu batik as well as Indonesian batik at the market.
Apart from that, there is a wet market selling fresh produce.
Do note that opposite Pasar Payang, there are proper brick walled shops in what looks like a complex. The batik found there are seemingly of better quality and patterns may differ from what is found in the market. For example, we got this batik at RM23. Still a pretty good steal if you asked me.
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Keropok lekor is a must when in Terengganu. It is basically a traditional Malay fish cracker snack orginating from Terengganu. While the ones I've tried in Penang were crunchier, I found a liking in the Terengganu version as I found it soft but more packed with fish paste.
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Next up, we headed over to Pantai Pandak to catch a beautiful glimpse of the vast South China Sea.
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