Chicken Dum Biryani with Achar & Tomato Chutney
This is such a great meal to whip up when friends come over because it is celebratory and everything goes …
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Fish Briyani, A Localized Version of Briyani
This version of biryani uses fish as its main protein and pandan and yogurt in the rice. It involves quite a bit of elbow grease, but is so worth it. …
Teochew Fish Soup, The Dish I Only Found Out About In My 20s
I was introduced to Teochew fish steamboat only in my early twenties – I met up with a friend at …
My Recreation of Kok Sen’s Big Prawn Hor Fun
This Kok Sen dish has attained a cult-like status in Singapore with fans all across the island. It features a umami-rich gravy with eggs rippled through. …
Shredded Chicken and Century Egg Porridge
Kill two birds with one stone by simmering half a chicken with the rice – you are making a stock while the rice breaks down into porridge. …
Satay Beehoon, A Dish I Feel Represents Singapore
Satay beehoon is a dish that is fast disappearing from our hawker centres. It is, however, a dish that I feel best represents our Singaporean food culture. …
Nasi Lemak, The One Dish You Should Cook This National Day
If you’re living abroad and would like to cook something special this National Day, make it Nasi Lemak – coconut rice & various toppings, on a banana leaf. …
Hakka Abacus Seeds, Suan Pan Zi
This is the first dish I learnt from my husband’s grandmother. The star of Hakka abacus seeds is tender yet chewy ‘gnocchi’ made of taro and tapioca flour. …
Eurasian Christmas Chicken Pie
This “soupy” chicken pie comprises of chunky chicken soup capped with puff pastry, and is typically only served in Eurasian households during Christmas. …
Vegetarian Beehoon, The Most Tedious Yet Cheapest Dish In Singapore
Vegetarian beehoon used to be my go-to hawker breakfast – it travels well and does not suffer from being prepared in advance. …