The Ultimate Doughnut in Kuala Lumpur
Photograph by David Hagerman of EatingAsia
Robyn Eckhardt of Kuala Lumpur-based food blog EatingAsia isn't much of a doughnut fan, but she finds the ultimate doughnut in the morning market at OUG. What does the ultimate doughnut taste like?
When it's still hot its skin is crackly-crunchy, with nary a hint of grease. Inside it's yielding, melting even, almost to the point of mimicking a firm custard. As the donut cools it retains some crispiness, while the interior becomes a fluffy pillow that meets the teeth with a bit of resistance. It smells and tastes of baked grain first, and then of some - but not much - sugar.
Unsurprisingly, she and her husband go back for seconds. And thirds. And then go back the next day for more.
And now I must go to Malaysia for doughnut perfection.
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4 Comments:
I've been a fan of the EatingAsia blog for some time. The photography & commentary are both fascinating. Their doughnut story made my mouth water!
kathyvegas at 10:30AM on 04/16/09
Great, now I too, must put doughnuts in Malaysia on my list of food things to try!
hkydiva at 11:57AM on 04/16/09
Can you bring me back one please?
Amy
Baking and Mistaking
cool2bars at 9:43AM on 04/17/09
Heh, that's what I used to eat growing up. Sadly, I haven't had one in..... 11 years or so. But Krispy Kreme is a pretty close second. The unglazed one fresh out of the oven is pretty fantastic.
lysine at 3:23PM on 04/17/09