Whether you are a connoisseur of all things related to Japanese cuisine or an occasional consumer or even if you have never tried Japanese food before, you may have come across an ingredient known as Unagi. Have you ever wondered about the preparation process for Unagi before consumption? I can tell you that it is …
Wakame, this ‘seaweed’ or more accurately, algae plays a major role in both Japanese and Korean cuisines where it is often served as part of soup dishes. Examples include Miso Soup in Japan and Miyeok guk ( which means seaweed soup in Korean). Besides being an ingredient that adds a unique flavour to soup dishes, …
On the second floor of Taman Jurong Market lies Fan Shu Zhou (蕃薯粥). The store is named after Teochew style sweet potato porridge, include a huge variety of dishes with strong Teochew influence on the food. Famed Braised Pork Intestine at Fan Shu Zhou (蕃薯粥) Fan Shu Zhou (蕃薯粥) is famous for their pork intestines, …
Fan Shu Zhou(蕃薯粥) stall – affordable Teochew porridge at Taman Jurong Read More »
Pig Brain (猪脑）contains omega-3 and nutrients, believed to improve mental capabilities. The texture of a pig’s brain is similar to that of fish milt, soft and a subtle taste. For Chinese, Pig brain is a delicacy. Let us share with you the places to enjoy pig brain in Singapore. Singapore hawker with Pig Brain served …
In Singapore, Pongal (பொங்கல்) is celebrated on the commencement of the auspicious month of Tai. This four-day festival falls in the Tamil month of Tai (mid-January to mid February). Pongal Celebration In Singapore Pongal is a significant harvest festival for Tamils and is celebrated in most parts of Southern India. Indians in Singapore are mainly …
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Rabbitfish is one of the must-buy food during Chinese New Year(CNY). The species commonly eaten is White-Spotted Rabbitfish. Its stomach region is usually bitter. CNY period coincides with their mating season, as a result, the fish taste great. Rabbitfish contains fish roe and milt(fish semen) during this time. Rabbitfish Milt tastes like soft tofu and with a tinge of seafood flavour. …
The Buah Keluak (Pangium edule) tree is also known as Kepayang and Kluwek, it is native to South-East Asia region- Singapore Malaysia and Indonesia. The Buah Keluak tree belongs to the Achariaceae family of shrubs and trees begins to bear fruit at about age 15. Buah Keluak is called 黑果 in Chinese. After various processes of buried fermentation, soaking and frying, seeds of Buah Keluak fruit are used in cooking in Malay, Indonesian and Peranakan (Straits Chinese) food. Buah Keluak as an ingredient in …
What is Buah Keluak in traditional Peranakan Cuisine? Read More »
Pen Cai or Poon Choi in Cantonese (also means food pot), is a pot full of decadent Chinese New Year delicacies that range from abalone and dried oysters to sea cucumber and fish maw. Chinese New Year is the time of the year for family reunions and Pen Cai is the ideal a one-pot dish …
Ultimate Guide to Pen Cai (盆菜) for Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner Read More »
