The Trunk Jotter

2nd Oct 2023

The Sinister Secrets of Penang's Ghost King Revealed

The name "Ghost King" itself is enough to pique anyone's curiosity. Is he truly powerful or just foolish? To find out more about him, I conducted extensive research but could only find Chinese-speaking videos that repeated similar information. According to these videos, Penang's Ghost King is depicted as a terrifying individual with no conscience. Rumor has it that he would even cast death spells on his own family for the right price - an astonishing 300,000 Ringgit!

However, recent events have raised questions about Ghost King's true power. His home and altar were mysteriously burnt down, leading some to speculate if he is not as invincible as once believed. Despite this setback, Ghost King continues to boldly challenge anyone who dares take his life while remaining alive and well.

In our quest for answers surrounding Penang's Ghost King's existence and reputation in Penang, we approached locals at a nearby coffee shop near his residence. Strangely enough, most people claimed they had never heard of him... except for one person… Supernatural Confessions

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Red Coconut Curry with Sockeye Salmon

Imbued with richness from coconut milk and robust flavor from lemongrass and ginger, this Thai-style salmon curry recipe from Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton’s book The Salmon Sisters: Harvest & Heritage is ideal for showcasing wild salmon, such as Sockeye or Coho. But there is one major rule you just can’t break: using full-fat coconut milk. Leaner than its farmed counterparts, wild salmon requires the lush texture of regular coconut milk to ensure it doesn’t dry out. (The lower-fat stuff is also thickened with stabilizers that can break down and lead to off flavors in the final dish.) Plus, poaching wild salmon fillets over low heat in the fragrant coconut curry sauce keeps the fish tender and butter-soft… Bon Appetit

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Amit Kalantri

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