Melaka Portuguese Settlement food

One of the highlights of our Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) Merdeka Day broadcast was the Pikedel Grago – Portuguese-Eurasian krill fritters – prepared by retired Melaka fisherman Martin Theseira. Martin grew up in Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement, where grago (local krill) once appeared in abundance during the season from June to December. Every household would…