A Recreation of my Chorchor’s Kari Kapitan
Sean Koay shares his memories of learning how to cook this spicy, sweet and sour Kari Kapitan from his Popo, who learnt it from his Chorchor. …
Category: Poultry Dishes
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. …
Mee Soto with Begedil & Kecap Manis Dip
Mee soto is a dish that showcases the versatility of rempah. The paste is fried briefly before being simmered with chicken, whole spices and water. …
Lor Mai Gai, The Kopitiam Snack From My Childhood
Lor Mai Gai literally means ‘glutinous rice chicken’, a humble snack served straight from the steamer, in its little foil cup. …
If You Could Master Just One Singaporean Dish, Make It Curry Chicken
There is perhaps no dish that is more beloved or more commonly seen in Singaporean homes than some kind of curry chicken. …
Flaky Curry Puffs Made With ‘Asian Puff Pastry’
Curry puffs are the lovechild of British pastries and Indian curried potatoes. Like puff pastry, this pastry is a result of layering fat and water. …
Cherin Tan’s Duck Two Ways
Cherin Tan’s recipes for Kiam Chye Duck Soup and Hakka Sour Plum Duck to stretch a duck – so appropriate in this time of Coronavirus. …
Teochew Braised Duck, or Lor Ark
Teochew braised duck is braised with spices and soy sauce. Also known as master stock, the broth can be re-used over and over again in future braises. …
A Step-By-Step Guide How to Velvet Meat
All you need: meat, pepper, Shaoxing, salt, cornstarch, oil, 1 hour, a wok. What you get: ultra-tender and silky meat like that at your local tze char. …
Golden Dragon Chicken, A Vanishing Cantonese Classic
Golden Dragon Chicken used to be a popular dish in Singapore back in the day. The skin of a whole chicken is stuffed with seafood paste and deep-fried. …