Noor’s daughter Rohana (left) and a family member ensure the ‘pulut panggang’ are evenly cooked.
SIBU: Vendor Noor Bakar has been selling ‘pulut panggang’ or barbecued glutinous rice rolls wrapped in banana leaves for over 30 years.
Popularly known as ‘Pulut Panggang Kak Yam Noor’, the rolls are very popular at local Ramadan bazaars.
“The ‘pulut panggang’ is like any other dish. What is important is to take good care of it by maintaining its appetising taste,” he said when met at his stall recently.
“For the ‘pulut panggang’, we must make sure to use fresh coconut milk. Besides that, we always emphasise the importance of hygiene in preparing our pulut panggang.”
Noor said Ramadan is one of the best times of the year for his business as they barbecue at least 2,000 rolls per day.
“During Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the demand for our ‘pulut panggang’ increases,” he added.
On a normal day they barbecue over 700 ‘pulut panggang’ daily at their stalls in Kampung Hilir and Bandong.
Plain ‘pulut panggang’ are priced at RM1 for two while ‘pulut panggang’ filled with sambal are RM1 each.