“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster." - Jonathan Swift.
Archaeological evidence that goes back to the Mesolithic period showed that oysters were eaten by humans even then. These days, the world associates oysters with luxury. They also have a notorious reputation for being an aphrodisiac. While there could be many things that you do not know about oysters, one thing remains true: it is one of the best damn things to indulge in!
Ever wondered what fresh local oysters taste like? You should be delighted to know that there is an oyster cultivation farm right here in Malaysia!
Read also: Must-Try Unique Food in Kedah
Bakau Hijau Farm has received several awards, including one accorded by Tourism Malaysia for the Best Tourist Attraction Award (Natural Attraction, Agro Tourism and Eco Tourism) for 2016/2017. So, you know that you are definitely in an incredibly special place, to say the least!
Each month, an approximate 1,000 to 3,000 oysters are harvested at Bakau Hijau farm. Many of us do not give much thought beyond consuming an oyster, so it will certainly be a wonderful and enriching experience to watch and understand the cultivation process.
Life should be a series of moments to be remembered, and a trip to Bakau Hijau farm to take a break, have some oysters and enjoy the beautiful views of nature would certainly be a memory to be cherished forever.
Archaeological evidence that goes back to the Mesolithic period showed that oysters were eaten by humans even then. These days, the world associates oysters with luxury. They also have a notorious reputation for being an aphrodisiac. While there could be many things that you do not know about oysters, one thing remains true: it is one of the best damn things to indulge in!
Ever wondered what fresh local oysters taste like? You should be delighted to know that there is an oyster cultivation farm right here in Malaysia!
Read also: Must-Try Unique Food in Kedah
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| Fresh River Oysters at Bakau Hijau Sungai Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia |
Fresh River Oysters at Bakau Hijau Sungai Merbok, Kedah, Malaysia
Bakau Hijau Farm is a family-run farm at Sungai Merbok (Merbok River) in Kedah where more than 10,000 oysters are being cultivated. The outlying oyster farm is located by the riverbank of Kampung Sungai Batu Besi at the Bujang Valley - an area known as the richest archaeological site in Malaysia. Ruins of a town dating back to 480 BCE were found near the Sungai Batu archaeological site. Read more about the findings and discovery here: This Malaysian Temple is Older Than Angkor Wat!Bakau Hijau Farm has received several awards, including one accorded by Tourism Malaysia for the Best Tourist Attraction Award (Natural Attraction, Agro Tourism and Eco Tourism) for 2016/2017. So, you know that you are definitely in an incredibly special place, to say the least!
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| Bakau Hijau is an oyster farm located at Sungai Merbok, Kedah |
A Relaxing Atmosphere to Build an Appetite
Upon docking at the floating farm, visitors will be given a welcome drink as well as a piece of oyster as an appetizer. It’s a chance to relax the mind as you take in the beautiful sights in front of you. Thanks to the mangrove forest surrounding the river, the waters of Sungai Merbok is a clear green. The cool breeze, soft river water and magnificent natural scenery will surely stimulate your appetite to prepare you for some fresh, delicious river oysters! |
| Bakau Hijau is an oyster farm located at Sungai Merbok, Kedah |
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| The floating oyster farm at Bakau Hijau Sungai Merbok, Kedah |
Oyster Culturing Process at Bakau Hijau Sungai Merbok
Visitors can join a guided tour to watch the culturing process of the oysters. The culturing process begins when the oysters are as small as a ten-cent coin, before growing to reach a length of nine to ten centimeters. This process typically takes between nine to twelve months.Each month, an approximate 1,000 to 3,000 oysters are harvested at Bakau Hijau farm. Many of us do not give much thought beyond consuming an oyster, so it will certainly be a wonderful and enriching experience to watch and understand the cultivation process.
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| The culturing process begins when the oysters are as small as a ten-cent coin |
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| Oyster cultivation is a fascinating thing to watch and learn! |
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| Around 1,000 to 3,000 oysters are harvested at Bakau Hijau monthly |
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| Visitors can join a guided tour to learn about the culturing process of the oysters |
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| The biggest oyster being cultivated at Bakau Hijau |
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| It's huge and impressive! |
Bakau Hijau Oyster Farm Menu & Price
Next comes the fun part – satisfying your well worked up appetite! A small oyster costs RM5, a medium oyster costs RM7, whereas a big one is priced at RM10. Visitors can enjoy these fresh river oysters with a variety of special condiments such as chopped ground nuts, crispy fried shallots, or a chili-sugar sauce. Alternatively, stick to the basics and opt for a simple side of lemon to really bring out the briny flavors of these plump, succulent mollusks. |
| Opening or "shucking" oysters is a skill! |
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| Enjoy the oysters with chopped ground nuts, crispy fried shallots, or a chili-sugar sauce |
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| Oyster shucking is a meticulous process |
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| The price of the fresh oysters at Bakau Hijau are RM5, RM7 and RM10 for small, medium and big oysters respectively. |
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wah..best ni. makan tiram fresh..nanti kalau balik kedah boleh la datang sini makan..dekat dengan rumah dah ni. tak sabar...
ReplyDeleteTertelan ayaq liur nengok freshnya oyster tu..adoiii kalau makan perah limau, cecah dengan sambal cili pedas, arghhh sedapnya.. nanti kalau ke sana lalu nak cari laa tempat ni..
ReplyDeleteBest pula tengok proses macam ni. Pastu makan segar-segar. OMG rasa nak ke Kedah la sekarang. Tunggu PKPB habis i ke sana. Grace jadi Pemandu Pelancong bleh? Hahaha.
ReplyDeletewow bestnya dapat makan oyster yg fresh macam ni, harga pun sangat berpatutan.
ReplyDeleteEating oysters with a great view. I never had oyster before. The only oyster I had is the oysters sauce
ReplyDeletehaven't tried oyster yet feels like want to go to Kedah right now
ReplyDeleteThis is interesting.. we can learn about the Oyster culturing process and eat them fresh ya? So cool, but hehehe.. I don't eat oyster bah.. this reminds me of Mr. Bean terus.. :) but will definitely check this place out..
ReplyDeletePergh bestnya pengalmana macam ni. Tak pernh makan tiram ni fresh2.. Tengok ornag makan macam sedap.. Bgus share temoat macam ni.. Sebb nad pun baru tau
ReplyDeleteShould add this place on my list to go when I visit Kedah soon. Hopefully soon enough, been missing those Utara food nowadays!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if they would let us try our hands at shucking oysters. It would be a useful skill to learn, I think.
ReplyDeletesedapnya !! i didnt know that kedah had this place. river oyster ya !! got to visit this place lah once its safe to travel
ReplyDeleteboleh dikira berapa kali je makan oyster ni. tapi memang sedap
ReplyDeleteboleh dikira berapa kali je makan oyster ni. tapi memang sedap
ReplyDeleteOMG! How I wish I could enjoy such fresh oyster right from the source. It will be really tantalizing. Would want to try this one day.
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