Preserving a sweet taste of Perak’s past


Spoonful of nostalgia: Rosnani holding a bowl of pengat biskut kapal at her home in Kampung Seri Kaya, Perak. — Bernama

PARIT: From the 1970s to the early 1990s, bubur biskut kapal – a creamy biscuit porridge also known as pengat biskut kapal – was a popular dessert in Central Perak.

For those who grew up during that period, it was more than just a sweet treat. The dish was commonly served at family gatherings and festive occasions, including during Ramadan.

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