Spiced-up Gillian raves about enriching experience of touring the US
'I missed all the spicy food during my stay in the US. I will go for Ayam Gepuk for sure,' said Gillian, who spent about two months competing in several Professional Women Bowling Association (PWBA) tournaments.
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Izzat Shameer and Li Jane crowned Perak sportsman, sportswoman
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#SHOWBIZ: HK star Gillian Chung admits having body dysmorphia
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Focus Malaysia
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- Focus Malaysia
Who needs a lavish wedding feast when there is Ayam Gepuk?
DOES a wedding ceremony always have to be huge and lavish? Anything small, or budget friendly should get the relatives' tongues wagging. In a world where people often compete with each other in terms of materialism, weddings have become little more than events to show off one's wealth. But for a brave couple, love is all that matters and that is exactly that. Instead of a grand feast capable of making holes in one's wallet, the couple decided on a simple meal of Ayam Gepuk at Ayam Gepuk Ori Selayang. This article is not an advertisement, but a statement that weddings could be something as simple as a plate of rice with fried chicken. After all, isn't a wedding about the union of two people? Aku rasa macamnilah nanti kahwin. Buat kenduri makan ayam gepuk je. Settle takyah pening kepala 😭 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 4, 2025 And our fellow netizens who witnessed the video too have nothing but praises for the couple. Some of them commented that it was good budgeting while others hoped this would not cause problems in the future. But why Ayam Gepuk? Why not Nasi Lemak? Or perhaps Laksa. There are countless delicious meals out there where the Malaysian gastronomic landscape is being considered. First off, Ayam Gepuk came from Indonesia, so expect some angry Indonesian critics to come knocking at your door if you ever claimed Ayam Gepuk as Malaysian. At first glance, the dish may appear ordinary, but what makes it truly exceptional is the sambal, which takes centre stage in this culinary experience. The sambal used for ayam gepuk is typically known as sambal geprek or sambal gesek. It is made from bird's eye chillies, garlic, peanuts, sugar, salt, and occasionally a dash of seasoning. Cashew nuts may also be added sometimes. Sounds delicious, and perhaps that was what prompted the couple to treat all their guests with the dish. On another note, many people may assume that ayam geprek, ayam penyet, and ayam gepuk were the same dish, as their preparation methods are quite similar. All three dishes share a feature, a fried chicken that is pounded in a mortar and topped with sambal. But there are subtle differences. —July 4, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
