Lompat Tikam

It's interesting sometimes to know how a thing or a place got it's name.

It's a hot Ramadhan day and there there were dozens of stalls selling all sorts of delicacies but still I couldn't find anything that I feel like eating. Nasi Briyani..hmm.. not in the mood today, Nasi Ayam..nothing special, Ayam Percik,,too spicy.. maybe next time. Hmm, those red colored jelly do look yummy :p

Then suddenly, something colorful caught my eyes. There were some funny looking cakes that I had never seen before. Hmm.. it looks a bit like some kind of sweet and sticky glutinous rice.

'Give it a try, miss. Kuih Lompat Tikam. Lepas Lompat, Dia Tikam' the seller laughingly joked.

Do not ask me what it means. I also do not understand what's the joke is about. Hmm.. isn't the Lompat Tikam supposee to be green and white in color?



The name 'Lompat Tikam' ..if you literally translate it, means to 'Jump and Stab' ..where and what to stab or what is being stabbed, that's a big mystery. It seems that in the north area (Kelantan & Trengganu) this sweet dessert has always been cooked like a pudding and it has a variety of colors. It's best eaten cold and served with 'Gula Melaka' syrup.



What is the taste like? Well, I really have no idea.
As I mentioned before, I loved looking at the colors.
But to taste it, I'd rather leave it to mom. :p She's the brave one.

The dessert certainly passed the test. Mom says that it tasted sweet (but too sweet for a Southerner's tongue), as there's coconut milk and Gula Melaka syrup mixed inside. I would give it an A based on the colors and because Mom seems to like it. hehehe. For the recipe, you can try looking at this site : Halaqah which is however in Malay language or try asking Umihoney who has a good repertoire of recipes and videos of how to make delicious dishes.

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