Dry fruits

I usually really like dry fruits. Of course, it is often the common apricot or mango that I tend to snack on but I often try something new and different. I never had any kiwi before. It is not bad. I am not overexcited about it but it still makes for a good snack. The proof is that I finished this 150Gr packet in two days. The problem I find with most dry fruits though is that they contain lots of unecessary sugars. It is quite rare to find raw dry fruits without any additive and it is a shame since they are much tastier in the raw. The other problem is that the drying process kills most of the Vitamin C but they remain rich in vitamins and dietary minerals.

Keropok

Kerupuk, Krupuk, Kroepoek, the name varies from region to region but they are known as Keropok in Singapore. It might not be their place of birth but Singaporeans like their keropoks (and they are not the only ones). They actually originate from Indonesia and everytime I tell someone I made a trip there I am always asked if I brought any back. There was not a place in Indonesia I have been to that was not famous for its keropok (from Western Papua to the Riau Islands). And this is why it is difficult for me to call them by their English name - prawn crackers - since they are not necessarily made out of prawns or shrimps down here. It really depends on the local available ingredients may it be fish, cuttlefish, local fruits or nuts. They can be fluffy, they can be chewy, salty and oily but the real thing should always be light and... yum... very crispy!