Kompia

Kompia is a food delicacy that probably can be found in Sibu only. I think it is basically flour, some salt and sugar and bake in high temperature. The story behind the creation of kompia goes way back to China when the Foochow army have to travel long distance and food was an important element. I think the General came out with this idea. Originally kompia has a hole at the middle (just like donut) where the soldier will hung kompia around their neck. This delicacy was then brought to Sibu by the Foochow descendant when they migrated to Sibu.

I found 2 varients of kompia here. The one with sesame seed on top of it, which is crispy after been baked. This will be the more common kompia found around the town. Nowadays, they "modified" it a bit and add pork as the filling, which is just delicious.

Another version is just plain flour like shown above. It is soft and not crispy. So far, I found no one add any filling to this version and it is just nice to be eaten plain.

I personally like both of them. Just don't leave the kompia for too long or it will lose its taste and end up tougher to munch. It is said Kompia taste better if it is traditionally baked rather than the modern stove.