I previously wrote a post called ‘Always try the oyster’.
It’s a way of approaching new experiences; committing to trying them rather than shying away. It’s also about creating a habit of trying things that we historically haven’t enjoyed (hence the focus on oysters in the original post), just in case our tastes have changed.
I’m wrapping up a wonderful 2 weeks with my family here in Malaysia, and on this trip I tried a bunch of things (mostly food!) that I previously avoided.
One of those was Cendol: a concoction of shaved ice, coconut cream, kidney beans, flour jelly, and palm sugar syrup.
My mum would always talk about how refreshing and tasty it was, but I always felt uncomfortable with the thought of kidney beans in my dessert.
However, this time, I remembered to “always try the oyster”, and I discovered a love for cendol. It’s the perfect blend of cold and sweet goodness. I now believe one of the most refreshing things one can eat on a hot and humid afternoon.
Perhaps I’ll start a series of posts on always trying the oyster. Sharing where, when, and what changed my mind.
I remember hearing a quote that we’re only as old as the last time we changed our minds. So here’s to staying open, being curious, and always trying the oyster.