Category Archives: Chinese

Teochew Chwee Kueh (Steamed Water Rice Cake)

Chwee Kueh is a famous dish that almost everyone in Singapore would have tried before, or if not, would at the very least know about. Chwee Kueh, literally known as steamed water rice cake, has a very simple recipe. Just … Read more

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Prawn & Coriander Toast

Simple snacks make for great treats at home, though are at times a luxury as well given that my priority is to get the main meals out on time to feed everyone at home. I will usually look out for … Read more

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Street Calls For Char Siu Bao (叉烧包)

There are so many different types of Chinese buns – sweet corn bun, red bean paste bun, pork belly bun, two-toned chocolate buns and so on. Char siew bao (叉烧包), one filled with sweet barbecue pork meat, has got to … Read more

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Instant Noodles With Sambal Belachan & Olive Oil

Sometimes, all it takes is a little dressing and some spice and kick to create that special bowl of noodles for my meals at home. Fish sauce. Lime juice. Parsley. Voila – a perfect meal for the day!

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Heartlander Kopitiam Style Soft-Boiled Egg

This has to be our local favourite dish – soft-boiled egg with dark soy sauce. I’m not kidding. Most if not all of us in Singapore, regardless of race or religion, would have grown up eating this and loving it.

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