Ever wondered
how many urban dwellers are secretly urban gardeners? Well, I’m proud to say
I’m one of them. In our little corner of the world, Nava’s Zen, we’ve created a
lush urban oasis, where veggies flourish. Okay, not all vegetables, but
certainly the ones that are easy to grow. I’m all about keeping it old-school,
growing the things people used to plant way before the city turned into the
bustling, concrete jungle it is today.
I’ve got a pretty exciting lineup in my garden: tapioca (or ubi kayu), some vibrant purple sweet potatoes (keledek), and even keladi, the purple elephant yam and also the bigger, beautiful purple kind. On top of that, I grow fresh turmeric, chillies, lemongrass, galangal, and all the aromatic herbs essential for the rich flavors of Malay cuisine. And yes, I'm a huge fan of Malay food (MALAY CHICKEN RECIPES: TEMPTING VARIETIES).