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The Hakka people are a subgroup of Han Chinese who primarily originated from the Central Plains (Zhongyuan) of Northern China, specifically the Yellow River basin area of present-day Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi. They are known as 'Guest People' as they have migrated out of their homeland to other parts of China. They migrated to Southern China primarily to escape warfare, social unrest, and invasions by nomadic tribes. Subsequent migrations to other parts of Chinawere driven by a lack of fertile land, population pressure, and conflicts with existing local populations in southern China.  Their cuisine reflects their cultural attributes of being hardworking, frugal, versatility and adaptability. Also known for their quick wit and good business acumen, famous Hakkas include China's Deng Xiaoping, Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew, Sun Yat-sen the 'founder' of post-Dynastic China, Taiwan Lee Teng-hui and Singapore Businessman-philanthropist Aw Boon Haw.  Hakka dishes typciall...

ULAM [MALAY SALAD] THE SUPERFOOD YOU NEVER KNEW. Try eating these 2-3 times a week, and within a month or so, you will feel the difference. The most visible change is in your complexion, and your friends will notice it and tell you. Other changes include higher energy level, mental alertness, more strength, stamina and faster recovery from exercise, better digestion and sleep.  A serving of Ulam costs $1.00-2.00. So why spend lots of $ on chemically manufactured health supple ments that are not as effective as these grasses and leaves gathered from the wild. Here are the nutritional properties of the labelled photos of Malay salad leaves. For more details of their health benefits “Google” and you will find plenty of documented studies of their medicinal properties, 1. Pegaga [scientific name: centella asiatica] (common name: Pennywort or Gotu Kola]. Gotu kola is used for fatigue, anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and improving memory and...