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Pronounced as “kar-chang” and “put-teh”.

These are wonderful local tidbits. Perhaps they can be considered the Asian equivalent of crisps although I am believe these came about before Mister Potato and the like!

Savoury, mostly crunchy, these tasty bites are addictive!

Start on one and you will be tempted to grab another handful…. and another after that…. and then more.

We visited one such place during our last holiday. It was tucked away in a village on the outskirts of the city. What a place – where the freshness of their produce cannot be denied – made on the spot where you can see!

Alas, it might not pass the international standard of sanitation and cleanliness! But I will still be eating! Haha!

Back to my trip!

While we were away, we had lots to eat. The local people enjoyed feeding us! Somehow they would know when mealtimes are and people would come and bring extra food. Like this.

This was our first day lunch. There was special ginger, bamboo shoots, freshly caught and cooked deer, river fresh fish, and other such local delicacies. Not forgetting the special leave wrapped rice.

Then this was tea time…. Someone brought this along.

There were these extras which were brought in to supplement the feast already available.And this huge spread was just for another “tea time”!

It is a wonder that I didn’t gain any weight from this trip!