One day, my friends and I decided to try Pempek, the famous fish cake from Palembang, Indonesia. We found a small, cozy restaurant that claimed to serve the best Pempek in town. As soon as the dish arrived, the delicious aroma of the vinegar sauce made us even more excited. Without hesitation, I took a big bite of the Pempek kapal selam, expecting a soft, savory taste. But the moment I chewed, I felt an unusual crunch. My friends burst into laughter as I pulled out a plastic spoon that had somehow been fried inside the Pempek! The restaurant owner was just as shocked and quickly apologized, promising to replace my meal.
Feeling adventurous, I decided to try again, this time inspecting the Pempek carefully before taking a bite. The second piece tasted amazing, and I dipped it generously into the sauce, enjoying every flavor. However, just as I was about to finish, my mouth suddenly burned! My friend, laughing uncontrollably, confessed that he had secretly poured extra spicy sambal into my sauce. My face turned red, and I frantically gulped down water while everyone roared with laughter. It was a meal I would never forget—both for the unexpected surprise inside my first Pempek and the fiery prank from my mischievous friend!
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