Pepperlime and Sugarplum: The Khao Suey Experience
I have a confession to make: I happen to be of the Memon persuasion. As a result, I am genetically predisposed to be a sucker for Khao Suey. Also as a result, I struggle to believe that there is anyone who can make better Khao Suey than those which are made at home. This makes me a very difficult customer when it comes to evaluating Khao Suey, and woe betide an inferior product. Perversely, this means I almost always try the Khao Suey when they are available, so have had my fair share. I was aware of Pepperlime & Sugarplum owner Saira Faruqi more as a cakes and desserts specialist for a few years, back when she would prepare desserts to order for friends and family. Her ascent into the top tier of Karachi's customised cake artists has been swift, and one that I have observed from a distance, as well as enjoying the fruits of her efforts on occasion. It wasn't really until the 2017 (rain-hit) edition of the Karachi Eat Festival that I was exposed to her Khao Suey of...